oar

[ɔːr]

oar Definition

• 1. a long pole with a flat blade at one end that is used for rowing a boat
• 2. to row a boat using oars

Using oar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He picked up the oars and started rowing.

• Example

  The boat was moving slowly because only one oar was being used.

• Example

  She gripped the oar tightly and began to row.

oar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oar

• paddle
• scull

Phrases with oar

• feather the oars

  to turn the oars parallel to the water's surface during the recovery phase of a rowing stroke, reducing wind resistance and drag

  Example

  The coach instructed the rowers to feather the oars to increase their speed.

• pull one's oar in

  to stop interfering or meddling in a situation

  Example

  I wish he would pull his oar in and let us handle this situation.

• ship one's oars

  to stop rowing and rest

  Example

  The rowers shipped their oars and took a break before continuing their journey.

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Summary: oar in Brief

An 'oar' [ɔːr] is a long pole with a flat blade at one end used for rowing a boat. It can also mean to row a boat using oars. Phrases like 'feather the oars' and 'ship one's oars' are commonly used in the context of rowing.