Definition of oarlock Oarlock

/ɔˈɹlɑˌk/ - [orlak] - oar•lock

We found 4 definitions of oarlock from 4 different sources.

What does oarlock mean?

Noun
oarlock - a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
		peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock
		holder a holding device; "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder"; "an umbrella holder"

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oarlock (Noun)
A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

oarlock (n.)
The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock.

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oarlock in sign language