as in rower
a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars
"All oars ho!" the boatswain ordered
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 June 2024
He is known among friends for his brilliance, for having navigated the straits between artist and legal eagle without losing an oar.
—Nicolaia Rips, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
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At night, 33 laser lights shine into the water, giving the impression that the yacht has two decks of oars.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 June 2024
He is known among friends for his brilliance, for having navigated the straits between artist and legal eagle without losing an oar.
—Nicolaia Rips, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
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“Oar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oar. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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