Oarlock (Noun)
Meaning
A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rower carefully positioned the oar in the oarlock before beginning to row across the lake.
- As the wooden boat aged, the oarlock showed signs of wear and needed to be replaced.
- She grasped the oar handle tightly and began to pull, the oarlock creaking softly with each stroke.
- To ensure stability while rowing, the oarlock was securely fastened to the boat's gunwale.
- The fisherman's skilled hands moved the oar smoothly in and out of the oarlock as he navigated the calm waters.