Rowlock
noun
A device to place oars in when rowing a boat.
He slipped the oar into the rowlock and began to paddle the boat.
Often appears as...
- place in rowlock
- oar in rowlock
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device to place oars in when rowing a boat.
He slipped the oar into the rowlock and began to paddle the boat.
Often appears as...
- place in rowlock
- oar in rowlock
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Term
Rowlock is a technical term used in boating and rowing.
During the rowing lesson, the instructor explained how the rowlock works.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Importance
Understanding 'rowlock' requires familiarity with boat parts and rowing.
The novice rower was confused until he learned what a rowlock was.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Clue
Visualize a rowlock as a small bracket or notch on a boat.
She pointed to the rowlock and demonstrated how to secure the oar.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Term
Rowlock is a technical term used in boating and rowing.
During the rowing lesson, the instructor explained how the rowlock works.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Importance
Understanding 'rowlock' requires familiarity with boat parts and rowing.
The novice rower was confused until he learned what a rowlock was.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Clue
Visualize a rowlock as a small bracket or notch on a boat.
She pointed to the rowlock and demonstrated how to secure the oar.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Term
Rowlock is a technical term used in boating and rowing.
During the rowing lesson, the instructor explained how the rowlock works.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Importance
Understanding 'rowlock' requires familiarity with boat parts and rowing.
The novice rower was confused until he learned what a rowlock was.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Clue
Visualize a rowlock as a small bracket or notch on a boat.
She pointed to the rowlock and demonstrated how to secure the oar.
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