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noun

ˈȯr

Definition of oar

as in rower

a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars "All oars ho!" the boatswain ordered

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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

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In retaliation, Poseidon whips up the ocean, shredding sails, cracking oars, sweeping Odysseus and his men overboard. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 The tandem inflatable kayak comes with a hand pump and two 86-inch aluminum oars (which could easily cost you $50 on their own). — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026

Verb

For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands. — Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oar

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Allow somebody to bring their family in here, row, watch the rowers row at sunset.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
The club serves between 75-100 rowers of all ages throughout the season.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026

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Stroll the scenic boardwalk through the wetlands, paddle the quiet waterways by kayak, or keep an eye out for herons, ospreys, turtles, and other native wildlife.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Piragis reported that about 50 customers were paddling in separate groups of two to nine individuals when the closure began.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

Definition of paddle

Verb

No brand strategist decided when Norwegian supporters should row through a train station, which city streets Dutch fans dressed in orange, or that Japanese fans should answer both victory and defeat with identical displays of respect and care.

— Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
On Friday, hundreds of Miami locals joined Norwegians to help row their team to victory on Ocean Drive.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of row

Verb

Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
On the surface level, there are over 80 miles of trails, with varying degrees of difficulty and opportunities to canoe, kayak, or boat on the Green River.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

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