oarage

noun

oar·​age
-rij,
-rēj
plural -s
1
archaic : the action of oaring
2
archaic
a
: rowing equipment : oars and oar fittings
b
: something resembling oars in appearance or movement
the oarage of the wings of a single great birdC. E. Montague

Word History

Etymology

oar entry 1 + -age

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“Oarage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oarage. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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