oar

noun
UK: /ɔː/
US: /ɔːr/

  1. A long, flat piece of wood used for rowing a boat.

    1. He used an oar to move the boat.
    2. The rower dipped his oar into the water, pulling strongly to propel the boat forward.

  2. A person who rows a boat.

    1. She is a skilled oar on the team.
    2. The powerful oar expertly navigated the boat through the challenging currents.

Synonyms

paddle
oar verb

  1. To row a boat.

    1. They oar the boat to the shore.
    2. We decided to oar across the lake instead of using the motor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oar" in English means: A long, flat piece of wood used for rowing a boat., A person who rows a boat..

The phonetic transcription of "oar" is /ɔː/ in British English and /ɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oar": paddle.

Example usage of "oar": "He used an oar to move the boat.". More examples on the page.