oarlock
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Oarlock — Oar lock ([=o]r l[o^]k ), n. (Naut.), The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests, and that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing. Certain oarlocks are designed for use with oars having… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oarlock — [ôr′läk΄] n. a device, often U shaped, for holding an oar in place in rowing … English World dictionary
oarlock — noun Date: before 12th century a usually U shaped device for holding an oar in place … New Collegiate Dictionary
oarlock — /awr lok , ohr /, n. any of various devices providing a pivot for an oar in rowing, esp. a swiveling, crutchlike or ringlike metal device projecting above a gunwale. Also called rowlock. [bef. 1100; ME orlok, OE arloc. See OAR, LOCK1] * * * … Universalium
oarlock — oar|lock [ˈo:lɔk US ˈo:rla:k] n AmE [: Old English; Origin: arloc] one of the small pieces of metal on a rowing boat that holds the oars … Dictionary of contemporary English
oarlock — oar|lock [ ɔr,lak ] noun count AMERICAN the piece of metal that holds the oar of a boat … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
oarlock — [[t]ɔ͟ː(r)lɒk[/t]] oarlocks N COUNT The oarlocks on a rowing boat are the U shaped pieces of metal that keep the oars in position while you move them backwards and forwards. [AM] (in BRIT, use rowlock) … English dictionary
oarlock — oar·lock || É”rlÉ‘k / É”ËlÉ’k n. pivot for an oar; lock for an oar; device for holding an oar … English contemporary dictionary
oarlock — noun N. Amer. a rowlock … English new terms dictionary
oarlock — noun (C) AmE a rowlock … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
