Synonyms for

Oar

Verb / ɔ:r / Another word for oar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat through water

Synonyms & similar words

paddle scull row sweep spatula shovel spoon ladle implement tool instrument utensil shaft handle bar pole stick lever switch knob

Example sentences

  1. The rower used the oar to move the boat through the water.
  2. The boat had two oars, one on each side.
  3. The oarsman rowed with precision, dipping his oar into the water with each stroke.
  4. The oar broke in half when the rower hit a rock.
  5. The coxswain shouted out commands to the rowers, telling them when to pull on their oars.

Quotes

  • Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream.
  • I cannot control the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward

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