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oar

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verb

as in to paddle
to move a boat by means of oars since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shore

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Noun
At night, 33 laser lights shine into the water, giving the impression that the yacht has two decks of oars. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 June 2024 He is known among friends for his brilliance, for having navigated the straits between artist and legal eagle without losing an oar. Nicolaia Rips, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
Verb
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“Oar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oar. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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