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row·lock [ˈrɒlək, Am ˈrɑ:-] N

rowlock

Dolle f

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The oars did not use rowlocks or thole pins but square holes cut below the gunwale line. en.wikipedia.org

On ordinary rowing craft, the rowlocks are attached to the gunwales. en.wikipedia.org

The boat had no facility for rowlocks and oars. en.wikipedia.org

If the rowlocks are too far apart then the boat will be overly large and rowing will be inefficient, wasting a rower's effort. en.wikipedia.org

It had benches, rowlocks, two rows of nine oars and a paddle rudder for steering. en.wikipedia.org

The upper windows are capped by a row of soldier bricks, and the storefront area is framed by a series of soldier and rowlock bricks. en.wikipedia.org

He has to find pine trees suited to boat building (large trees) and wood which is the correct and natural shape for use as ribs, rowlocks etc. www.sail-world.com

The lintels are formed of rowlocks which originally surmounted the south gable windows are still visible, although the windows are now much smaller. en.wikipedia.org

In the sport of rowing, the rowlocks are attached to outriggers (often just called riggers), which project from the boat and provide greater leverage. en.wikipedia.org

As the position of the rower's centre of gravity changes, the force exerted on the stretcher, seat and rowlock is monitored. en.wikipedia.org

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