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noun
A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.
synonyms: oarlock, peg, pin, rowlock, tholepin.
is a specific kind of: holder.
is a part of: dinghy, dory, rowboat.
Dutch: dolPolish: dulka
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