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oar

/ɔːr/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does oar mean?

noun, verb

A long, flat piece of wood or other material used for rowing a boat, or to propel or steer something. To propel or steer something using an oar.

Example

"She used an oar to steer the canoe through the calm waters."

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