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Meaning of oarlock
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.
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.
