oarlock (Meaning)
oarlock (n)
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
oarlock (n.)
The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oarlock
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oarlock Sentence Examples
- The creaking of the oarlocks filled the air as the rowers propelled the boat forward.
- The metal oarlocks gleamed in the sunlight, reflecting the shimmering water.
- The old fisherman deftly guided the oar through the oarlock, its rhythmic motion lulling the boat.
- The worn leather straps of the oarlocks needed replacing, but they still held the oars securely.
- The sailors struggled against the strong current, their oarlocks groaning under the strain.
- The captain paced the deck, his eyes fixed on the rowers' oarlocks, ensuring their timing was precise.
- The sound of the oarlocks echoed across the tranquil lake, breaking the stillness of the dawn.
- The carved wooden oarlocks added a touch of elegance to the traditional rowboat.
- The oarlocks squeaked slightly as the oarsmen pulled against the water, creating an eerie melody.
- The boatman leaned heavily on the oarlocks, his tired muscles burning with each stroke.
FAQs About the word oarlock
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowingThe notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat
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The creaking of the oarlocks filled the air as the rowers propelled the boat forward.
The metal oarlocks gleamed in the sunlight, reflecting the shimmering water.
The old fisherman deftly guided the oar through the oarlock, its rhythmic motion lulling the boat.
The worn leather straps of the oarlocks needed replacing, but they still held the oars securely.
