Synonyms of oar

oar 1 of 2

noun

as in rower

a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars

"All oars ho!" the boatswain ordered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rower
• oarsman
• sailor
• sculler
• mariner
• coxswain
• bowman
• crewman
• navigator
• tar
• seaman
• salt
• kayaker
• puller
• swab
• oarswoman
• seafarer
• hearty
• sea dog
• gob
• shipman
• jack
• jack-tar

oar

2 of 2

verb

as in to paddle

to move a boat by means of oars

since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paddle
• row
• kayak
• canoe
• scull
• pole
• pull
• punt
• feather