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n. - An implement used to propel or steer a boat.

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  • "Well, I feel as if I had been doing something," replied Pepper, resting on his oar.
  • July 15, 2008 at 9:34 am excep teh wyte pantzes……..oar teh wyte shirtz…..oar oar oar
  • The singular form of retrices is rectrix which comes from the Latin word oar used to mean rower.
  • A paddle, a sweep, or an oar, is called washee, and washee is also the verb.
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  • Use an "oar" (paddle) to row the boat "o'er" (over) to shore, "or" (other, introduces alternatives) you may miss the display of objects made from iron "ore" (mineral from which metals can be made).
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