Sweep Oar (Noun)
Meaning
A long oar used in an open boat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew struggled to maneuver the massive sweep oar as the storm waves crashed against the open vessel.
- To prevent the boat from drifting away, the lone rower relied heavily on a single sweep oar.
- Unlike modern rowing equipment, the antique sweep oar was cumbersome but sturdy.
- Throughout history, various sailing vessels employed the sweep oar in conjunction with a makeshift sail.
- On quiet mornings at the lake, he'd use a traditional sweep oar to glide effortlessly across the water.