oar
word
Definition
A long pole with a flat blade at one end, used to row or steer a boat through water.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in boating contexts; not to be confused with 'paddle' (shorter, for kayaks/canoes). Common phrases: 'pull on the oar,' 'lose an oar.' Rarely used figuratively.
Spanish: remoPortuguese (BR): remoPortuguese (PT): remoChinese (Simplified): 桨Chinese (Traditional): 槳Hindi: चप्पूArabic: مجدافBengali: চাটই - বৈঠাRussian: веслоJapanese: オールVietnamese: mái chèoKorean: 노Turkish: kürekUrdu: چپوIndonesian: dayung
Example Sentences
Oops, I dropped the oar in the water!
natural
He picked up the oar and started rowing.
basic
The boat moved forward with each pull of the oar.
basic
There is an extra oar under the seat.
basic
Without the right oar, it’s really hard to steer the boat.
natural
Do you know how to use an oar, or should I row?
natural