Definition of oar Oar
/ɔˈɹ/ - [or] - oar
We found 16 definitions of oar from 11 different sources.
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What does oar mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: oars |
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| oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat | ||
| implement instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end | ||
| vane, blade the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft | ||
| boat paddle, paddle a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat | ||
| scull a racing shell that is propelled by sculls | ||
| scull a racing shell that is propelled by sculls | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- oar (n)
An implement for impelling a boat, being a slender piece of timber, usually ash or spruce, with a grip or handle at one end and a broad blade at the other. The part which rests in the rowlock is called the loom. - oar (n)
An oarsman; a rower; as, he is a good oar. - oar (n)
An oarlike swimming organ of various invertebrates. - oar (v. t. & i.)
To row.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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oar
A tool used for pushing against liquid, generally for the propulsion of a boat.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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oar
ōr, n. a light pole with a flat feather or spoon-shaped end (the blade) for propelling a boat: an oar-like appendage for swimming, as the antennæ of an insect or crustacean, &c.: an oarsman.—v.t. to impel by rowing.—v.i. to row.—n. Oar′age, oars collectively.—adj. Oared, furnished with oars.—ns. Oar′lap, a rabbit with its ears standing out at right-angles to the head; Oar′-lock, a rowlock; Oars′man, one who rows with an oar; Oars′manship, skill in rowing.—adj. Oar′y, having the form or use of oars.—Boat oars, to bring the oars inboard; Feather oars, to turn the blades parallel to the water when reaching back for another stroke; Lie on the oars, to cease rowing without shipping the oars: to rest, take things easily: to cease from work; Put in one's oar, to give advice when not wanted; Ship, or Unship, oars, to place the oars in the rowlocks, or to take them out. [A.S. ár.]
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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oar
rame, (are, Sax.) a long piece of timber, flat at one end, and round or square at the other, and which being applied to the side of a floating-vessel, serves to make it advance upon the water.That part of the oar which is out of the vessel, and which enters into the water, is called the blade, or wash, plat; and that which is within-board, is termed the loom, whose extremity, manche, being small enough to be grasped by the rowers, or persons managing the oars, is called the handle.To push the boat or vessel forwards, by means of this instrument, the rowers turn their backs forward, and, dipping the blade of the oar in the water, pull the handle forward so that the blade at the same time may move aft in the water: But since the blade cannot be so moved, without striking the water, this impulsion is the same, as if the water were to strike the blade from the stern towards the head: the vessel is therefore necessarily moved according to this direction. Hence it follows, that she will advance with the greater rapidity, by as much as the oar strikes the water more forcibly. Thus it is evident, that an oar acts upon the side of a boat or vessel like a lever of the second class, whose fulcrum is the station, upon which the oar rests on the boat’s gunnel. In large vessels, this station is usually called the row-port; but in lighters and boats it is always termed the row-lock.To ship the OARS, armer, is to fix them in the row-locks ready for rowing.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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oar
A slender piece of timber used as a lever to propel a boat through the water. The blade is dipped into the water, while the other end within board, termed the loom, is small enough to be grasped by the rower. The silver oar is a badge of office, similar to the staff of a peace-officer, which on presentation, enables a person intrusted with a warrant to serve it on board any ship he may set foot upon.--To boat the oars, is to cease rowing and lay the oars in the boat.--Get your oars to pass! The order to prepare them for rowing, or shipping them. -
oar
To intermeddle, or give an opinion unasked.
Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡
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oar
A popular device for catching crabs.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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oar
To put in one's oar; to intermeddle, or give an opinion unasked: as, To be sure, you must put in your oar!
Wikipedia 
- An oar is a tool used for water-propulsion. Oars have a flat blade at one end. The oarsmen grasp the oar at the other end. What distinguishes oars from paddles is that paddles are held by the paddler, and are not connected with the vessel. Oars generally are fastened to the vessel.
