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noun

ˈȯr

Definition of oar

as in rower

a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars "All oars ho!" the boatswain ordered

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verb

as in to paddle

to move a boat by means of oars since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shore

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The tandem inflatable kayak comes with a hand pump and two 86-inch aluminum oars (which could easily cost you $50 on their own). — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 In retaliation, Poseidon whips up the ocean, shredding sails, cracking oars, sweeping Odysseus and his men overboard. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

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For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands. — Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oar

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The club serves between 75-100 rowers of all ages throughout the season.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The title was ripped from a speech by Irish rowers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, who claimed the country’s first-ever medals in the sport at the Rio 2016 Olympics and quickly became overnight sensations for their underdog accomplishment.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026

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The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river rafting guide, became the first American woman and fastest person to successfully row solo across the mid-Pacific region, from California to Hawaii.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

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Mary Swander, a 75-year-old theater director and former state poet laureate, fondly remembers learning to canoe and swim outdoors while growing up near the water.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Play golf, kayak or canoe the Sheboygan River, or luxuriate in the spa, which specializes in hydrotherapy.

— Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

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