Synonyms for oar
ɔr, oʊroar

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1. oarverb

   To row; to propel with oars.

   Synonyms:
   paddle

Princeton's WordNet

1. oarnoun

   an implement used to propel or steer a boat

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1. • Implement

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1. oarnoun

   Synonyms:
   paddle, scull, spoon oar

   Associated words:
   rowlock, loom, blade, wash, oarlock

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1. List of paraphrases for "oar":

   paddle, bench, trainset

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1. Aristophanes:

   This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never fought Should contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native land Never to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.

2. Sandra Tsiligeridu:

   Mohammed was the bravest of them all and he jumped into the water to grab( the oar) so they can make it to Greece, but because of the strong currents and the big waves he was not able to get back to the boat -- the rest of the people only managed to throw him a lifejacket and then they completely lost him.

3. Miguel de Cervantes:

   He has an oar in every man's boat, and a finger in every pie.

4. Johnson:

   He that embarks on the voyage of life will always wish to advance rather by the impulse of the wind than the strokes of the oar; and many foulder in their passage; while they lie waiting for the gale.

5. Steve Schale:

   Basically just grabbing an oar.