oarlock
pronunciation
How to pronounce oarlock in British English:
UK [ˈɔ:lɒk]
How to pronounce oarlock in American English:
US [ˈɔrlɑk]
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- Noun:
- a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
Word Origin
- oarlock (n.)
- mid-14c., from oar + lock (n.1).
Example
- 1. A support for an oarlock projecting from the side of a racing shell .