Oars Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English ār, of Germanic origin; related to Danish and Norwegian åre

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat through the water

Short Definition:

pole with flat blade, used to row or steer boat through water

Examples:

• she pulled hard on the oars

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

propel with or as if with oars; row

Short Definition:

propel with or as if with oars

Examples:

• oaring the sea like madmen
• oaring through the weeds