oar
noun
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Definition of oar
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a long pole with a broad blade at one end used for propelling or steering a boat
2
: oarsman
oar
verb
oared;
oaring;
oars
Definition of oar (Entry 2 of 2)
: to progress by or as if by using oars
: to propel with or as if with oars : row
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Other Words from oar
Noun
oared
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of oar in a Sentence
Noun
“All oars ho!” the boatswain orderedVerb
since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shoreRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
One interesting design element is the stairway railing, made from an oar, which gives the main living area a nautical feel to accompany those water views. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "House tour: It’s always summer on this Sausalito houseboat," 31 Aug. 2019 For 2019, four new veterans will man the oars: Carl Christensen, Luke Holton, John Fannin and Evan Stratton. — al, "Veterans’ trans-Atlantic rowing team gets big send-off from Mobile," 28 Aug. 2019 Demo mountain bikes on the indoor dirt trail, scale the climbing wall or even dip an oar or two into Lake Michigan! — Web Behrens, chicagotribune.com, "15 things to do with the kids July 8-14," 7 July 2019 Later, grab an oar for a rafting expedition down the Snake River. — National Geographic, "National Parks Family Journey: Yellowstone and Grand Teton," 12 June 2019 Her mother held it down with an oar while her father dispatched it with the swing of an ax. — James Mcwilliams, Outside Online, "The Town That Lives with Rattlesnakes," 10 June 2019 And there might have been others who felt that arranging their own contract was too burdensome and still others who just aren’t paying attention and don’t really have an oar in the water. — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, "Soucheray: Trash-collection ruling is a lesson for St. Paul, but city isn’t listening," 8 June 2019 Legs pumping with each clockwork stroke of the oars. — David Wharton, latimes.com, "Orange Coast crew takes on sport's royalty at Henley regatta in England," 28 June 2018 But inside, 20 paddlers powerfully jab their oars into the water to propel them 500 meters to the finish line. — Lauren Lumpkin, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore dragon boat competition unites racers from all walks of life," 24 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet. — National Geographic, "Swans Found to Windsurf Across Water," 19 Oct. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oar.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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oar
noun
English Language Learners Definition of oar
: a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing and steering a boat
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oar
noun
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Kids Definition of oar
: a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing or steering a boat
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