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oarlock

noun

A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

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7
Starts with
O
Ends with
K
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
13

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noun

  1. A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

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