oarlock
Gunwale pivot point
An oarlock is the U-shaped metal fitting on a boat's gunwale that holds an oar in place while rowing, allowing it to pivot.
The British term is rowlock.
He slipped the oars into the oarlocks and pushed off from the dock.
Pin for oars
- bracketSupport or category
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- cleatShoe spike for grip
- gudgeonSmall cylindrical pivot pin
pintle · fastener · clamp · bolt · rivet · shackle · flange · bushing
Ship's side top edge
- thwartPrevent success of
- rowboatOar-propelled small vessel
- dinghySmall auxiliary watercraft
- skiffSmall, light rowing boat
dory · wherry · scull · shell · canoe · kayak · gondola · coracle
thole
Pin for oars
gudgeon · pintle · fastener · clamp · bolt · rivet · shackle · flange · bushing · collar
gunwale
Ship's side top edge
skiff · dory · wherry · scull · shell · canoe · kayak · gondola · coracle · outrigger
blade
Flat cutting edge
stroke · catch · drive · finish · recovery · feathering · sculling · sweep · regatta · crew
swivel
Rotating connection point
hinge · articulation · bearing · pin · shaft · spindle · arc · sweep · lever · oscillation