oar

/ɔər/

/ɔ/

Other forms: oars

Definitions of oar

1. noun

   an implement used to propel or steer a boat
   types:

   boat paddle, paddle

   a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat

   scull

   each of a pair of short oars that are used by a single oarsman

   scull

   a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward

   sweep, sweep oar

   a long oar used in an open boat

   type of:

   implement

   instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end