Definitions for oarlock
ˈɔrˌlɒk, ˈoʊr-oar·lock

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1. peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock, oarlocknoun

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

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1. Oarlocknoun

   The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests, and that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing. Certain oarlocks are designed for use with oars having attached swivels, which insert into the oarlock and provide a firm pivot. Same as Rowlock.

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1. oarlocknoun

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

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1. oarlock

   A rowlock (UK: ), sometimes spur (due to the similarity in shape and size), oarlock (American English) or gate, is a brace that attaches an oar to a boat. When a boat is rowed, the rowlock acts as a fulcrum for the oar.On ordinary rowing craft, the rowlocks are attached to the gunwales. In the sport of rowing, the rowlocks are attached to outriggers (often just called "riggers"), which project from the boat and provide greater leverage. In sport rowing, the rowlocks are normally U-shaped and attached to a vertical pin which allows the rowlock to pivot around the pin during the rowing stroke. They additionally have a locking mechanism (properly known as "the gate") across the top of the "U" to prevent the oar from unintentionally popping out of the rowlock. Originally, rowlocks were two wooden posts or thole pins that the shaft of the oar nestled between. Single thole pins may be used when the oars have holes cut into the loom, which then sits over/around the thole pin.

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1. oarlock

   An oarlock is a device used in rowing boats that holds the oar in place and allows it to have a pivot point, making it possible to row the boat effectively. It usually consists of a socket and a securing pin or ring.

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1. Oarlocknoun

   the notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock

Matched Categories

1. • Holder

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of oarlock in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of oarlock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=oarlock
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=oarlock
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oarlock
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oarlock
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oarlock
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=oarlock