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rowlock

/ˈrəʊlɒk/

/ˈroʊlɑk/

Translations

rowlocknoun

rowlocks

/ˈrəʊlɒk/

/ˈroʊlɑk/

dame de nageTerme de marine.

The rower adjusted the rowlock to ensure the oar moved smoothly through the water.

Le rameur a ajusté la dame de nage pour que l’aviron glisse sans à-coups dans l’eau.

Synonyms

thole pin

oar holder

rowlockadjective

/ˈrɒlək/

/ˈroʊlɑk/

Used attributively to modify nouns in compound terms such as "rowlock pin"; treated as an adjective per editorial policy.

de dame de nageTerme de marine ; se dit d’un élément lié à la dame de nage.

The boatbuilder installed a rowlock fitting to secure the oar.

Le constructeur naval a installé une pièce de dame de nage pour fixer l’aviron.

rowlocknoun

A device attached to the gunwale of a boat to support an oar and act as a fulcrum in rowing.

The rower adjusted the rowlock to ensure the oar moved smoothly through the water.

rowlockadjective

Serving as or relating to a rowlock, especially in terms of design or function.

The boatbuilder installed a rowlock fitting to secure the oar.