as in rower
a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars
"All oars ho!" the boatswain ordered
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Recent Examples of oar
Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
Every Wayfinder comes with an oar, and Moana’s little sister Simea is accompanied by Pua the pig.
—Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2016
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Noun
Moana comes with a flower crown, an oar, a conch shell, and her signature necklace.
—Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
Every Wayfinder comes with an oar, and Moana’s little sister Simea is accompanied by Pua the pig.
—Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.
—National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oar
Verb
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Now, according to the articles, the duck paddled around with the common mallards, circling idly for crumbs of bread.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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If the weather is warm enough, onlookers can float down the river in a kayak or paddle up close for a view from the water.—
Alina Polishuk,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bob cut his boat loose, shoved it into the water, and rowed across the gap that now had widened to about 50 feet.—
Robert E. Houle,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2025
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The treadmill provides the same opportunity that walking across the parking lot offers; and swimming or rowing a boat works many of the same muscles that weightlifters target with dumbbells and barbells.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ice canoeing is a thrilling winter activity unique to the province, combining canoeing with the challenges of frozen rivers and icy terrain.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Just down the road, guests can go canoeing, visit the Maui Ocean Center, or swim at Black Rock Beach.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Oar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oar. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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