oarlock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A usually U-shaped device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oarlock.wav

Word forms

oarlock oarlocks

Etymology

From oar + lock.

Synonyms

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