oarlock

[ awr-lok, ohr- ]

/ ˈɔrˌlɒk, ˈoʊr- /

noun

any of various devices providing a pivot for an oar in rowing, especially a swiveling, crutchlike or ringlike metal device projecting above a gunwale.

Also called rowlock.

Origin of oarlock

before 1100; Middle English orlok, Old English ārloc. See oar, lock¹

Words nearby oarlock

oapc, oapec, oar, oared, oarfish, oarlock, oars, oarsman, oarweed, oary, oas

Example sentences from the Web for oarlock

"We were out on the river and broke an oarlock, Mr. Haskers," replied Dave.

Dave Porter in the South Seas |Edward Stratemeyer
The oar, as though pulled by the water, slipped out of the oarlock and floated away entirely unconcerned.

Missing at Marshlands |Cleo Garis
"Let us row down to Ike Rasmer's boathouse and see if he will sell us an oarlock," suggested Roger.

Dave Porter in the South Seas |Edward Stratemeyer
A faint knock of oarlock was the only sound that disturbed the grave-like stillness.

Green Eyes |Roy J. Snell

"The three of you may remain here and each write the word 'Oarlock' two hundred times," said the second assistant.

Dave Porter in the South Seas |Edward Stratemeyer

British Dictionary definitions for oarlock

oarlock

/ (ˈɔːˌlɒk) /

noun

US and Canadian a swivelling device attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds an oar in place and acts as a fulcrum during rowing Also called: rowlock

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oarlock

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