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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
R
Ends with
K
Contains
OW
Scrabble score
16

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ˈɹʌlək

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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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