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oar [ɔː] N

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She had 28 rows of oars, which required the effort of 56 seamen to propel her.
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The hind legs are covered with hairs and shaped like oars, hence the name water boatman.
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The sculling oars and spanker probably now belong in a museum.
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Breaking the enemy's oars was another way of rendering ships immobile, rendering them into easier targets.
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The scull portion means that the rower uses two oars, one on each side of the boat.
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Cleats or thole pins are fitted for the oars, and there may be a mast and sail, though with a minimum of rigging.
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The somewhat erratic motion of the oars or fins tends to give the streamer an enticing action.
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The ferry consisted of cottonwood dugout canoes and planking for a deck, with two oars and a rudder.
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The liburnian was presented as light type of the ship with one row or the oars, one mast, one sail and prow twisted outwards.
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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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