bow oar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bow oar
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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But the crew, according to Norm Purvis, who pulled the bow oar, was excited.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2017
He pulled bow oar on Yale's varsity crew, was sued for breach of promise by a dancer after graduation.
From Time Magazine Archive
The bow oar was an undertaker, Charley McIlvaine.
From Time Magazine Archive
The bow oar translated Officer Manning's commands to the derelict crew.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Well done, Tom," said a powerful looking young fellow beside him, "and I'll be the bow oar for you, an' you'll take me."
From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Lever, Charles James
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