oar
Example Sentences
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It was their influence that led him to first pick up an oar at Castle Dore Rowing Club.
From BBC • May 23, 2024
As the trio strongly suggests Eric make a move — with consent, thanks to a few revised lyrics by Miranda — they also make jokes while harmonizing on the oar of the rowboat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023
Old wooden skis and a racing oar frame the door to the music room.
From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023
The performer in front — actually Woods himself, with dancer Tamzin O’Garro behind — is wielding the cello bow as an oar.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2022
She picked up an oar from the bottom of the boat.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
Vocabulary lists containing oar
3-letter words, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 8
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Spelling Practice 1, Unit 3
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