Noun oarlock has 1 sense

1. peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock, oarlock - a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
   --₁ is a kind of holder
   --₁ is a part of dinghy, dory, rowboat
   

Oarlock

Noun: An apparatus attached to the side of a boat to hold an oar in place.

Sense: A device that pivots around a pin, enabling the rower to row efficiently and provide leverage while propelling the boat.

Usage: Oarlocks are commonly used in rowboats, canoes, and some small sailing boats.

Sample Sentence 1: She secured the oar in the oarlock and began rowing gently downstream.

Sample Sentence 2: The rower adjusted the angle of the oarlock to maximize the efficiency of each stroke.

Sample Sentence 3: The oarlock kept the oar in position even as the boat rocked with the waves.

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