stroke oar

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the oar nearest to the stern of the boat.

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First recorded in 1825–35

With every stroke, her leather boot creaked under the weight of her leg.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau|Ian Frisch|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This video remedies that injustice, showcasing an owl doing a butterfly stroke in Lake Michigan.
Swimming Owls, Jane Krakowski’s Peter Pan Live! Audition, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And finally, when you ask for your car, your dress, whatever it is you want, stroke his hand.
Russia’s Gold Digger Academy|Peter Pomerantsev|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a stroke, and if his words are genuine, Tim Cook has just become Gay Superman.
Tim Cook: Why ‘I’m Gay’ Isn’t Enough|Tim Teeman|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In a stroke of genius, he enlisted Bundy to vouch for him on tape.
Cliven Bundy’s Brokeback Mountain Moment|Olivia Nuzzi|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I hope the French Government will recognize this dashing stroke of d'Amade's by something more solid than a thank you.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
She did shout for joy, as with a sweeping stroke or two she lifted her body to the surface of the water.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
Her pulse was beneath his fingers, and with every stroke of it he felt more keenly the mystery and cruelty of life.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
Frank leaped ashore and pushed the boat off, while Mayne held her by jamming the leeward oar into the mud.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
They were afraid that it was too small; they then put another of 14 inches by the side of the first, the same stroke.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick