oar — A long pole with a flat blade at one or both ends, used for rowing a boat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A long pole with a flat blade at one or both ends, used for rowing a boat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːr/
Korean meaning: 노, 배를 젓는 데 사용하는 긴 막대기
Korean pronunciation: 오어 (강세: 오어)
Example Sentences
- The pirate lost his oar and had to paddle with his wooden leg instead.
- She decided to put in her oar during the heated discussion about pizza toppings.
- The rowing team synchronized their oars perfectly to win the championship.
oar
NOUN//ɔːr//
A long pole with a flat blade at one or both ends, used for rowing a boat
Rowing boat with wooden oar
Row the oar to reach the shore and more!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'ār'에서 유래된 단어로, 게르만어족의 공통 조상어에서 나왔습니다. 바이킹들이 배를 저을 때 사용했던 도구의 이름이 현재까지 이어져 내려온 것입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pirate lost his oar and had to paddle with his wooden leg instead.”
“She decided to put in her oar during the heated discussion about pizza toppings.”
“The rowing team synchronized their oars perfectly to win the championship.”
“Without an oar, the small boat drifted helplessly down the river.”
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