noun a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat
In rowing sports, oars are used to propel the boat through the water.
An oar is a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat or canoe.
Oars have been used for centuries as a primary means of propulsion for boats before the invention of engines.
Oars are sometimes used in fishing boats to navigate in shallow waters or areas with low visibility.
Oars are commonly used in small recreational boats such as rowboats or dinghies.
The writer used the oar as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles in the protagonist's journey.
The psychologist used the oar in a therapeutic exercise to represent navigating through difficult emotions.
The marine biologist used the oar to gently guide their research vessel through delicate coral reefs.
The rowing coach used the oar to demonstrate proper technique to their team of athletes.