Rowlock

[rɔlәk]

Definition

(n.) A contrivance or arrangement serving as a fulcrum for an oar in rowing. It consists sometimes of a notch in the gunwale of a boat, sometimes of a pair of pins between which the oar rests on the edge of the gunwale, sometimes of a single pin passing through the oar, or of a metal fork or stirrup pivoted in the gunwale and suporting the oar.

Checker: Ramona

Definition

n. a contrivance on the wale of a boat to rest the oar in rowing.—Also Roll′ock Rull′ock.

Editor: Olaf