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Letter O



Oarlock \Oar"lock`\ ([=o]r"l[o^]k`), n. (Naut.), The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests, and that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing. Certain oarlocks are designed for use with oars having attached swivels, which insert into the oarlock and provide a firm pivot. Same as Rowlock[1]. Syn: peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 +PJC]See also: Rowlock more...
Oarsman \Oars"man\ ([=o]rz"man), n.; pl. Oarsmen (-men). One who uses, or is skilled in the use of, an oar; a rower. [1913 Webster] At the prow of the boat, rose one of the oarsmen. --Longfellow. [1913 Webster]See more...
oarsmanship \oarsmanship\ n. skill as an oarsman. [WordNet 1.5] more...
Oarsman \Oars"man\ ([=o]rz"man), n.; pl. Oarsmen (-men). One who uses, or is skilled in the use of, an oar; a rower. [1913 Webster] At the prow of the boat, rose one of the oarsmen. --Longfellow. [1913 Webster]See more...
Oarsweed \Oars"weed`\ ([=o]r"w[=e]d`), n. (Bot.) Any large seaweed of the genus Laminaria; tangle; kelp. See Kelp. [1913 Webster]See also: Laminaria Kelp more...
oarswoman \oarswoman\ n. a woman oarsman. [WordNet 1.5] more...
Oary \Oar"y\ ([=o]r"[y^]), a. Having the form or the use of an oar; as, the swan's oary feet. --Milton. --Addison. [1913 Webster] more...