Oar and Pole

Oar

Oar verb - To move a boat by means of oars.
Usage example: since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shore
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Synonyms for Oar

Pole and oar are semantically related. in paddle topic. In some cases you can use "Pole" instead the word "Oar" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: oared, oarsman, oaring

Pole

Pole verb - Propel with a pole.
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Synonyms for Pole

Oar and pole are semantically related. You can use "Oar" instead the word "Pole" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: poled, poling
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