oarlock
noun /'oʊr,lɑk/
- Definition
- a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'oarlock': She showed great oarlock during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
4
Length
7