Associations to the word «Oarlock»

Wiktionary

OARLOCK, noun. A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

Dictionary definition

OARLOCK, noun. A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras