Definition of Oars

flat blades that are used to row a boat

Examples of Oars in a sentence

Pulling on both oars, the levers propelled the boat through the water.  

The boat was guided by steering oars so large that it took a dozen men to maneuver them.  

Before setting sail, the ship’s sails and oars were checked for damage.  

The boat’s oars proved useless when trying to sail on the rocky water.  

The longship requires gigantic oars that are sturdy enough to propel the enormous vessel.  

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