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oar Synonyms

Another word for oar

Choosing another word for oar depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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."

Strong
scull
sweep
paddle

• 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."

Strongest
rower
oarsman
oarswoman
oarsperson
Strong
sculler

• 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."

Strongest
row
Strong
scull
paddle
pull

• Nearby Words

oakleaf
oakwood
oaky
oar
oared
oarsman
oarsmanship

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Oar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/oar
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