About The Word Oarlock
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Oarlock
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What's The Definition Of Oarlock?
[n] a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
Synonyms | Synonyms for Oarlock: peg | pin | rowlock | thole | tholepin Related Terms | Find terms related to Oarlock: See Also | dinghy | dory | holder | rowboat Oarlock In Webster's Dictionary \Oar"lock`\ ([=o]r"l[o^]k`), n. (Naut.),
The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in
which the oar rests in rowing. See {Rowlock}.
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