OAR Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word oar. (close relations)
Definition of OAR
oared
Best Alternative Words for OAR
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| paddle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games • a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel • an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board • a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat verb • propel with a paddle • play in or as if in water, as of small children • swim like a dog in shallow water • walk unsteadily, with short steps • give a spanking to; subject to a spanking • stir with a paddle | ||||||||
| row | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angry dispute • an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line • a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally) • (construction) a layer of masonry • a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side • a continuous chronological succession without an interruption • the act of rowing as a sport verb • propel with oars | ||||||||
| scull | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward • each of a pair of short oars that are used by a single oarsman • a racing shell that is propelled by sculls verb • propel with sculls | ||||||||
| sweep | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a wide scope • someone who cleans soot from chimneys • winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge • a long oar used in an open boat • (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line • a movement in an arc verb • sweep across or over • move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions • sweep with a broom or as if with a broom • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action • to cover or extend over an area or time period • clean by sweeping • win an overwhelming victory in or on • cover the entire range of • make a big sweeping gesture or movement | ||||||||
