Oarlock Definition & Meaning
oarlock
- noun
- a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
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- What does oarlock mean?
- a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
- What part of speech is oarlock?
- Oarlock is a noun.