Oar

Pronunciation: /ɔːr/

Definitions of oar

noun a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat

Example Sentences

A1 The fisherman used an oar to row his boat.

A2 She grabbed the oar and started paddling towards the shore.

B1 The rowing team practiced their synchronized oar strokes.

B2 The wooden oar creaked as it sliced through the water.

C1 The experienced sailor expertly maneuvered the oar through the rough waves.

C2 The ornately carved oar was displayed in the maritime museum.

Examples of oar in a Sentence

formal The rower used the oar to steer the boat in the right direction.

informal I grabbed the oar and started rowing towards the shore.

slang Hey dude, pass me the oar so I can paddle us out of here.

figurative Education is the oar that helps navigate through the rough waters of life.

Grammatical Forms of oar

• past tense: rowed
• plural: oars
• comparative: more oar
• superlative: most oar
• present tense: row
• future tense: will row
• perfect tense: have rowed
• continuous tense: is rowing
• singular: oar
• positive degree: oar
• infinitive: to row
• gerund: rowing
• participle: rowing

Origin and Evolution of oar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'oar' originated from the Old English word 'ār', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'airo'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oar' has retained its basic meaning of a long pole used for rowing a boat, but its usage has expanded to include metaphorical meanings related to control or influence in various contexts.