oar
1. oar \'o-(*)r, 'o.(*)r\ \'o-(*)rd, 'o.(*)rd\ n [ME oor, fr. OE a-r; akin to ON a-r oar] 1: a long pole with a broad blade at one end used for propelling or steerin g a boat 2: OARSMAN - oared aj 2. oar vt : to propel with or as if with oars : ROW to progress by or as if by using oars