What are some opposite words for oar?

Antonyms for oar
ɔr, oʊroar

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  1. oarverb

    To row; to propel with oars.

    Synonyms:
    paddle

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  1. oarnoun

    an implement used to propel or steer a boat

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  1. oarnoun

    Synonyms:
    paddle, scull, spoon oar

    Associated words:
    rowlock, loom, blade, wash, oarlock

How to use oar in a sentence?

  1. Francis de Sales:

    There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love -- every man works his oar voluntarily!

  2. Miguel de Cervantes:

    He has an oar in every man's boat, and a finger in every pie.

  3. Steve Schale:

    Basically just grabbing an oar.

  4. Harold Geneen:

    I don't believe in just ordering people to do things. You have to sort of grab an oar and row with them.

  5. Kate Chopin:

    There are some people who leave impressions not so lasting as the imprint of an oar upon the water.

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