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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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Noun

The virtual oar-yanking celebration in a baseball atmosphere was one of those weird juxtapositions that seem to get fostered whenever a World Cup fanbase descends upon a host city. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 Where the Battle of the Gullet struggles isn’t to do with how handmade the gunwales are, nor how battered the oars. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 June 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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With a steely disposition, Dikha is seen in the videos standing at the very front of a thin boat, executing a repetitive series of dance moves as a line of rowers propel them through a river.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
There is a gym, which has one treadmill, one rower, a stationary bike, and an elliptical machine, plus bands and weights.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

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The Ecology Center Picture a teenage surfer paddling out through a slick of plastic and debris on a Southern California beach, trash bag in one hand.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
The accident took place near the iconic Steamer Lane surf break, described by Surfer Today as the heart and soul of Santa Cruz surfing where locals have been paddling out since the 1930s.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of paddle

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Yes, the automaker’s famed dual-clutch PDK remains the way to go if pure speed is what a driver craves, but those who feel that rowing through the gears adds to the experience can now choose to upgrade the model with the MT package.

— Bryan Campbell, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
The injured passenger was moved to row 12, where a passenger who is a doctor tended to him.

— Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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From late September through October, visitors can stroll the Reno Riverwalk, explore Rancho San Rafael Park or venture to nearby North Lake Tahoe to kayak crystal-clear waters and hike Monkey Rock for sweeping lake and foliage views.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Test your skills at paddleboarding with Anchored Soul or kayak your way through the coastline with a rental from Riverside Paddle & Row.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

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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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