as in rower
a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars
"All oars ho!" the boatswain ordered
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Recent Examples of oar
Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
Every Wayfinder comes with an oar, and Moana’s little sister Simea is accompanied by Pua the pig.
—Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.
—National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2016
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Noun
Moana comes with a flower crown, an oar, a conch shell, and her signature necklace.
—Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
Every Wayfinder comes with an oar, and Moana’s little sister Simea is accompanied by Pua the pig.
—Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.
—Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.
—National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oar
Verb
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Image The annual weeklong paddling expedition covers about 80 miles of the river’s main stem, with a different section done each year.—
Elisabeth Vincentelli,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hotel manager Anders Reinertsen, who oversees operations of staterooms and public areas, told me he was astonished to be able to hear kayakers paddling while sailing through Geirangerfjord because the ship is so quiet.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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After two friends rowed him across the Charles River, Revere confirmed that his fellow patriots in Charlestown had seen the lantern signals and dispatched messengers.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Other services will at times allow biking or rowing as a cardio substitute for the run; planks are now more widely used than sit-ups.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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Go canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Courtesy of Explore Minnesota/Paul Vincent The Boundary Waters, about 300 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is your ticket to adventure in the pristine wilderness of northern Minnesota.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Mar. 2025
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Though people can kayak and canoe through the miles of paddling trails, one of the easiest ways to see Big Thicket from Beaumont is to take a tour on the Ivory Bill through Neches River Adventures.—
Cynthia Drake,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Oar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oar. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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