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oarlock

The correct spelling is oarlock.

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noun

Say it like: Oar-lok

The correct spelling is oarlock. A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

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noun

  1. 1.A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

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