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oar Synonyms
Another word for oar
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• noun (Context 1)
A pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat through the water.
Usage Example
"He pulled hard on the right scull to turn the small wooden rowboat toward the dock."
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scull
Strong
paddle
sweep
• noun (Context 2)
A person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew.
Usage Example
"She is widely considered the finest rower in the university's esteemed boat club."
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rower
oarsman
• verb (Context 3)
To row or propel a boat using oars.
Usage Example
"The fishermen slowly oared their way across the misty lake just before sunrise."
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row
Strong
scull
paddle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Oar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/oar