oars

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Noun oar has 1 sense

oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat
--₁ is a kind of implement
--₁ has parts: blade, vane
--₁ has particulars:
paddle, boat paddle; scull; scull; sweep, sweep oar

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Oars

Definition: Oars are the long poles with flat blades that are used to row or propel a boat through water.

Senses

Noun

Sense: Long poles with flat blades used for rowing a boat.

Usage: He grabbed the oars and started rowing the canoe.

Sample sentence: The rowers synchronized their strokes, dipping their oars in the water simultaneously.

Verb

Sense: To row or propel a boat using oars.

Usage: They oared their way across the lake.

Sample sentence: They oared upstream against the strong current.