Oar: meaning, definitions and examples

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oar

[ ɔːr ]

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rowing equipment

An oar is a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat.

Synonyms

paddle, scull

Examples of usage

He grabbed the oar and started rowing.
The oar broke in the middle of the lake.

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rowing action

To oar means to row a boat using oars.

Synonyms

paddle, row

Examples of usage

She oared the boat gracefully across the lake.
The team oared together in perfect harmony.

Translations

Translations of the word "oar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remo

🇮🇳 चप्पू

🇩🇪 Ruder

🇮🇩 dayung

🇺🇦 весло

🇵🇱 wiosło

🇯🇵 オール

🇫🇷 rame

🇪🇸 remo

🇹🇷 kürek

🇰🇷 노

🇸🇦 مجذاف

🇨🇿 veslo

🇸🇰 veslo

🇨🇳 桨

🇸🇮 veslo

🇮🇸 ár

🇰🇿 ескек

🇬🇪 დაფა

🇦🇿 çapan

🇲🇽 remo

Word origin

The word 'oar' originated from the Old English word 'ār', which means paddle or oar. Oars have been used for thousands of years by various civilizations for transportation and warfare on water. They play a crucial role in the development of boats and ships, enabling humans to navigate across bodies of water efficiently.