rowlock

noun /'rɑlək/

Definition
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'rowlock'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
2
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