oar

The word “oar” has 1 syllable: oar.

It's pronounced as /ɔːr/.


What is synonym and antonym for oar?

In the thesaurus, “oar” has 5 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for oar along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for oar

Meanings of oar

  • noun
    1. A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat .
    2. An oarsman; a rower.
    3. An oar-like swimming organ of various invertebrates.
  • verb
    1. To row; to travel with, or as if with, oars.

Example Sentences

  • The rower skillfully maneuvered the boat with a single oar.
  • He dipped the oar into the water, propelling the canoe forward.
  • The rhythmic splashing of the oars echoed across the quiet lake.
  • With each stroke of the oar, the rower propelled the boat toward the shore.
  • The canoe glided silently through the water as the rowers synchronized their oar movements.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to oar, such as: canoe, kayak, paddle, row, rower.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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