easy
He dipped the oar into the lake.
What does Oar mean?
An oar is a tool used to row a boat.
Dictionary definition
A long pole with a flat end used to row a boat through water.
Example sentences
Oar in a sentence
medium
The camper used one oar to steer the small boat.
hard
Without an oar, the rowboat drifted slowly away from the dock.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice oar in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Oar
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does oar mean?
Oar means a tool used to row a boat.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses oar correctly?
The correct sentence shows the meaning of oar in context.
Practice 3
Which word is a helpful opposite of oar?
Anchor contrasts with oar.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Oar
Voice settings
Sounds like
OR
Listen, then repeat the word.
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
OR
Learn
WordOar.
Partnoun.
MeaningOar means An oar is a tool used to row a boat.
ExampleExample: He dipped the oar into the lake.
Your turn
Say Oar
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced oar.
Synonyms
Words like Oar
paddleUse for a similar tool used to move through water.
rowing toolUse for equipment that helps move a boat.
Antonyms
Opposite words
anchorUse for a tool that holds a boat in place.
sailUse for cloth that catches wind to move a boat.
Synonym practice
Want to practice oar synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The oar helped move the boat across the pond," then compare close word choices. Practice oar synonyms.
Word family
Oar word family
Base word
oar
verb
oared
Moved a boat using oars.
noun
rowing
The action or sport of moving a boat with oars.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Oar and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice OAR” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice OAR
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with OAR
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words