oars

[ awrz, ohrz ]

interjection

, Nautical.

1. (used as a command to the crew of a scull or other similar boat to cease rowing and hold the oars horizontal with blades feathered.)

Example Sentences

You must know that his sword was as wide as the oars of a boat and could cut down a galloping warhorse.

From Literature

Next, using that remarkable, newly discovered tool, his rodent teeth, he made two long oars, or sweeps, which he placed in notches he had gnawed out for oarlocks.

From Literature

While some might see the ferry as a small rowing boat with oars made of pine, Mr Truman sees it as a vital part of the area's heritage.

From BBC

Shifa wordlessly passed him a gunnysack from the boat to use as a towel and took over the oars.

From Literature

Rowing, or crew, uses rowing oars that are attached to a boat using oarlocks, unlike paddles, which are unattached.

From Seattle Times