oarlock

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Definitions

noun

A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

Related words

Synonyms

rowlock peg tholepin pin thole outrigger oarblade oar blade oxbow loom earlock bow-guard latching latch boatrope brace

Associated

Rhymes

gawk stock cock stalk ad hoc shock block squawk mock baulk

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