Meaning is Loading.....
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Gmail Share More

Show English Meaning
(↑)

Noun(1) a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Show Examples
(↑)

(1) As I explained the mechanical advantages of rowing - the oar as lever, the oarlock as fulcrum, the sliding seat as a tool for harnessing leg power - he nodded, then frowned.(2) But, as luck would have it, scarcely had he started to row his boat again when an oarlock broke, and so it took him the best part of an hour to make the trip.(3) This innovative oarlock system design incorporates a new 'tension arm' mechanism within the gate that holds your oar tight against the pin.(4) Jim was delegated to make the arrangements for boat, oarlocks , oars and confirmation of tide tables.(5) In his opinion, it is very important to have on board: oars, oarlocks , a boat hook, a good knife, a sounder and the mobile phone.
Synonyms
Noun
1. tholepin
2. peg
3. pin
4. rowlock
5. thole


Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension
Common Translations

How to use BDWord

Blog List

Topic Wise Words

Learn 3000+ Common Words

Learn Common GRE Words

Learn Words Everyday

Your Favorite Words
You currently have no words in this list.
Your Search History