oar

Meanings

• noun

  A long, flat piece of wood or other material used to row a boat.

  - "He took an oar in each hand and rowed the boat across the lake."
  - "The oars sliced through the water with a rhythmic thwack."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɔɹ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=867654"

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Synonyms

paddle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oar
pore , ore , core

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. ore (mining) : A natural mineral deposit
   

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Variants

List of all variants of oar that leads to same result
oar , oared , oars , oaring , get her oar in , get his oar in , get one's oar in , get their oar in , get your oar in , get/put/stick your/one's oar in , put her oar in , put his oar in , put one's oar in , put their oar in , put your oar in , stick her oar in , stick his oar in , stick one's oar in , stick their oar in , stick your oar in

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Etymology

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Old English ór 'rowing, oar'

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Trivia

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1. An oar is typically between 7 and 10 feet long.

2. The ancient Greeks used oars made of olive wood.

3. Rowing is one of the oldest forms of transportation on water.

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Related Concepts

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1. rowing: The act of propelling a boat forward by pushing an oar into the water and pulling it back.

2. boat: A watercraft designed to transport people or goods on water.

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Culture

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The oar has been a symbol of power and control in literature and art, representing the ability to navigate through life's waters. In Greek mythology, the god Hermes was depicted carrying an oar, symbolizing his role as the messenger of the gods and the swift guide through the underworld.

How to Memorize "oar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an oar in your hand, feel its length and weight, and imagine the water splashing against it as you row.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the oar with the sound of water being sliced by a blade, or with the feeling of being out on the water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the oar with a memorable phrase, such as 'An oar in hand is worth two in the water.'

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