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oar

UK
/ɔː/
US
/ɔr/

Translations

oarnoun
oars
pl
UK
/ɔː/
US
/ɔr/
He lifted the oar from the boat.
Il a soulevé l’aviron du bateau.
Additional translations
rameMoins courant que « aviron » en français dans le vocabulaire sportif.
Synonyms
paddle
scull
blade
oarlock
oarverb
oared
Past Simple
oared
Past Participle
oaring
Gerund
UK
/ɔː/
US
/ɔr/
They oared the boat across the lake with steady strokes.
Ils ont ramé la barque à travers le lac d’un mouvement régulier.
Synonyms
row
scull
paddle
crew
pull
propel
sweep
oaradjective
UK
/ɔː/
US
/ɔr/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to oars or rowing
d’avironS’emploie surtout dans le vocabulaire nautique.
An oar lock is essential for maintaining a smooth rowing motion.
Une dame d’aviron est essentielle pour maintenir un mouvement de rame fluide.

Definitions

oarnoun
A long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing or steering a boat.
The rower gripped the oar tightly as he propelled the boat forward.
A person who rows, especially as a member of a racing crew
The stroke oar is the most experienced oar in the boat.
oarverb
To propel a boat using oars.
They oared the boat across the lake with steady strokes.
oaradjective
Relating to oars or rowing; designed for use with oars
An oar lock is essential for maintaining a smooth rowing motion.
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