Oarlock: meaning, definitions and examples
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oarlock
[ หษหr.lษk ]
boating accessory
An oarlock is a device used on boats to secure the oars in place. It allows rowers to pivot the oars while rowing, providing both control and efficiency. Oarlocks are typically mounted on the sides of the boat and are essential for proper rowing technique.
Synonyms
oar holder, oar stop.
Examples of usage
- The crew adjusted the oarlocks before the race.
- He checked the oarlock to ensure it was securely fastened.
- The oars slipped out of the oarlock during the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "oarlock" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mangueira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฒเคเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ruderauflage
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyangga dayung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตัะปะพะฒะธะน ะทะฐะผะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ uchwyt wiosลa
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใซใญใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท rondelle de rame
๐ช๐ธ bloqueo de remos
๐น๐ท kรผrek kilidi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ธ ์ ๋ ์ ๊ธ ์ฅ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู ุงูู ุฌุงุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ zรกmek na veslo
๐ธ๐ฐ uzamknutie pรกdla
๐จ๐ณ ๆกจ้
๐ธ๐ฎ zaklepanje vesla
๐ฎ๐ธ รกrรณtar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบะตััะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแฅแฃแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qayiq kilidi
๐ฒ๐ฝ bloqueo de remos
Etymology
The term 'oarlock' is derived from the combination of the words 'oar' and 'lock'. The word 'oar' comes from the Old English 'ฤr', which is related to various Germanic languages, indicating a long pole with a blade at one end used for propulsion in water. The word 'lock', in the context of securing something, originates from the Old English 'loc', meaning to fasten or secure. The integration of these two terms reflects the function of the oarlock as a mechanism that secures the oar, allowing for better maneuverability in rowing. Oarlocks have been used in various forms throughout the history of boating, evolving over centuries to enhance the rowing experience.