noun
- a U-shaped device attached to the side of a boat that holds an oar in place while rowing
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The oarlock squeaked as she pulled the oars through the water.
- He adjusted the oar in the oarlock before beginning to row.
- The wooden boat had brass oarlocks on both sides.
- She lost her grip and the oar slipped out of the oarlock.
- The oarlocks were positioned at the perfect height for comfortable rowing.
- He oiled the oarlocks to reduce the noise while fishing.