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Rowlock Definition & Meaning

rowlock
noun
  1. 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 rowlock 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 rowlock?
Rowlock is a noun.

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