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oar <an oar; oars> N

oar VB AVIAT

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oar blade

oar lock

pair-oar N AVIAT

put one's oar in VB

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Before ships had rudders on their centrelines, they were steered by use of a specialized steering oar.
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She was 9 foot 3 wide and was powered by 14 oars and was a self-righting design.
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This could have had two banks of oars on each side, with each oar operated by eight men.
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The one with the oar spots the enemies' sails in the distance, and a stern look comes across his face.
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Ships had to check in their sails and oars upon landing to prevent any escapes.
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It could be rowed in either direction and was steered by an oar rather than a rudder.
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In boat building it is used for decking and for oars.
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Without delay, they drove it away by striking it with the oar, and were able to make good their escape.
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The weight of the oar, often supplemented by a rope lashing, holds the oar in place on the pivot.
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The name forty refers to the number of rowers on each column of oars that propelled it.
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