oarlock

🇺🇸 /ˈɔːrlɑːk/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɔːlɒk/
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noun
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A holder on the side of a boat where an oar is placed to row.

The rower adjusted the oarlock to ensure a smooth stroke.

translation

n. A holder on the side of a boat where an oar is placed to row.

Word Forms

Plural oarlocks

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