Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oar
noun
/ɔːr/
Definition
A long pole with a flat blade used to row or steer a boat.
Examples
- She used the oar to steer the boat through the narrow channel.
- They each took an oar and began to row in rhythm.
- The canoe moved swiftly through the water thanks to the powerful strokes of the oars.
Meaning
An oar is a tool used for rowing, providing propulsion and steering for a boat.
Synonyms
- paddle
- scull
- blade
