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oarlock

noun
oar·​lock | \ ˈȯr-ËŒläk How to pronounce oarlock (audio) \

Definition of oarlock

: a usually U-shaped device for holding an oar in place

Examples of oarlock in a Sentence

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 All of this made the sweet relief of arriving, often after dark, even more memorable: the cool, fragrant air; the stars; falling asleep to the lake water lapping and oarlocks knocking. — Suzanne Carmick, New York Times, "The Pastoral Isles of Lake Champlain," 6 June 2017

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First Known Use of oarlock

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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oarlock

noun
How to pronounce oarlock (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of oarlock

: a part that holds an oar in place on either side of a boat

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oarlock

noun
oar·​lock | \ ˈȯr-ËŒläk How to pronounce oarlock (audio) \

Kids Definition of oarlock

: a usually U-shaped device for holding an oar in place

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