Oar and Swab

Oar

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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Synonyms for Oar

Swab and oar are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swab" instead a noun "Oar".

Nearby Words: oared, oarsman, oaring

Swab

Swab noun - One who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel.
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Oar and swab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Oar" instead a noun "Swab".
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