oarlock

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  1. noun A device, usually a U-shaped metal hoop on a swivel in the gunwale, used to hold an oar in place and as a fulcrum in rowing.

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  • Scullers, consider applying more thumb pressure on the end of the grip toward the oarlock to subtly make the boat list to that side.
  • Sweep rowers, if the boat lists continuously on one side, have the rowers on the non listing side apply more continuous pressure of the oar against the oarlock throughout the stroke cycle. posted by: Xeno Muller (December 25, 2008)
  • A wide collar on the sleeve of the oar that keeps the oar from slipping through the oarlock.
  • The adjustable footplate with built in shoes which allows the rower to adjust their position in the shell relative to the oarlock.
  • The bar across the oarlock that keeps the oar in place.
 

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