Definition of
Oar
- (noun, artifact) an implement used to propel or steer a boat
via WordNet, Princeton University
Origin of the word Oar
- O.E. ar (said to be from O.N. ar), from P.Gmc. *airo; perhaps rel. to L. remus "oar," Gk. eretes "rower," eretmos "oar." more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper