Oar and Rower

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Oar noun - A person who drives a boat forward by means of oars.

Usage example: “All oars ho!” the boatswain ordered

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Rower is a synonym for oar in paddle topic. In some cases you can use "Rower" instead a noun "Oar".

Nearby Words: oared, oarsman, oaring

Rower noun - A person who drives a boat forward by means of oars.

Usage example: the racing shell carries four rowers and a coxswain

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Oar is a synonym for rower. You can use "Oar" instead a noun "Rower".

Nearby Words: row, rowed, rowing

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