First Known Use: before 12th century
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1oar
noun \ˈȯr\
: a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing and steering a boat
Full Definition of OAR
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: a long pole with a broad blade at one end used for propelling or steering a boat
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Origin of OAR
Middle English oor, from Old English ār; akin to Old Norse ār oar
2oar
verb
Definition of OAR
intransitive verb
: to progress by or as if by using oars
transitive verb
: to propel with or as if with oars : row
First Known Use of OAR
15th century
OAR[1] Defined for Kids
oar
noun \ˈȯr\
Definition of OAR for Kids
: a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing or steering a boat
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