Associations to the word «Rowlock»

Wiktionary

ROWLOCK, noun. (nautical) (chiefly British) a pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US).

Dictionary definition

ROWLOCK, 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

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Martin Luther King Jr.