Rowlock (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 rowlock was positioned low on the boat to minimize strain on the rower's back.
- As she began to row, she carefully placed the oar into the rowlock, feeling for the perfect balance.
- To adjust the angle of the oars, the sailor had to secure the rowlock in just the right position.
- He struggled to free his oar from the rowlock after it had become stuck during a particularly hard stroke.
- Her rowlock creaked in protest as she dug the oar into the water, propelling the small boat forward.