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oarlock

/'oʊr,lɑk/

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noun
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
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Similar:

peg pin rowlock thole tholepin

type of:
holder

part of:
dinghy dory rowboat

Definition that contains oarlock

paddle a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
outrigged rigged with a structure projecting from or over the side of a boat for various purposes; to prevent capsizing or to support an oarlock or to help secure a mast etc
boat paddle a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat