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Definition of Oarlock
1. Noun. A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.
Exact synonyms: Peg, Pin, Rowlock, Thole, Tholepin
Group relationships: Dinghy, Dory, Rowboat
Generic synonyms: Holder
Group relationships: Dinghy, Dory, Rowboat
Generic synonyms: Holder
Definition of Oarlock
1. n. The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock.
Definition of Oarlock
1. Noun. A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oarlock
1. a device for holding an oar in place [n -S]
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