OAR
/ɔː/
3-letter word · 3 Scrabble points · 3 Words With Friends points
Meaning of OAR
- A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat .
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An oarsman; a rower.
"He is a good oar."
- To row; to travel with, or as if with, oars.
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About the word OAR
Is "OAR" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "OAR" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "OAR" worth?
In Scrabble, "OAR" is worth 3 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 3 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 9.
What does "OAR" mean?
A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat .
What are the anagrams of "OAR"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as OAR: ORA.