Definition of Oaring

1. Verb. (present participle of oar) ¹

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Definition of Oaring

1. oar [v] - See also: oar

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oaring

oaktrees
oakum
oakums
oaky
oar
oar blade
oar blades
oarage
oarages
oared
oarfish
oarfishes
oari-
oarier
oariest
oaring (current term)
oarless
oarlike
oarlock
oarlocks
oars
oarsman
oarsmanship
oarsmanships
oarsmen
oarswoman
oarswomen
oarweed
oarweeds
oary

Literary usage of Oaring

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1802)
"With fainter force their oaring sweeps pursued : » And now these arms, by long fatigue subdued, Slow from the wave I rear'd my languid head: Then, ..."

2. Notes Explanatory and Practical on the Gospels: Designed for Sunday School by Albert Barnes (1853)
"oaring m»de myself acquainted with Albert Barnes' New Testament, I cordially concur with others of my brethren in giving the work my warmest recommendation. ..."

3. The Poetical Works of Robert Southey by Robert Southey (1845)
"The Green Bird guided Thalaba ; Now oaring with slow wing her upward way, Descending now in slant descent On out-spread pinions motionless ; Floating now, ..."

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