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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word oar derives from Old English 'ār', which originated from Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family. This term has continuously denoted the rowing implement used by Viking seafarers and other maritime cultures since ancient Germanic times.
Breakdown
Old English 'ār' evolved through Middle English 'ore' to the modern English form 'oar', maintaining its core meaning as a paddling or rowing tool throughout this linguistic development.
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📝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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