Oar

Synonyms of oar

• paddle
• row
• scull

Antonyms of oar

• engine
• motor

Collocations of oar

row

Frequency: 80 %

He used the oar to row the boat across the lake.

paddle

Frequency: 70 %

She grabbed the oar and started to paddle towards the shore.

boat

Frequency: 60 %

The oar was essential for propelling the boat forward.

water

Frequency: 50 %

The oar sliced through the water effortlessly.

canoe

Frequency: 40 %

The oar was used to steer the canoe down the river.

Idiomatic Expressions for oar

• Phrase: Row your own boat
  Meaning: To take responsibility for your own actions and decisions.
  Usage: You can't always rely on others to help you, sometimes you need to row your own boat.