oarlocks
Gunwale blade holders
Oarlocks are the U-shaped pivots mounted on the sides of a rowboat that hold the oars in place while rowing.
They allow the oar to swing back and forth while keeping it secured to the boat.
In British English, the same device is called a rowlock.
hardware
Pin for oars
- pivotPoint of rotation
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- bracketSupport or category
- swivelRotating connection point
mount · pin · collar · clamp · horn · U-shaped · bronze · brass
thole
Pin for oars
swivel · mount · pin · collar · clamp · horn · U-shaped · bronze · brass · galvanized
gunwale
Ship's side top edge
- scullingDouble-oar rowing technique
- sweepBrush clean with broom
- featheringAdjusting blade pitch horizontally
catch · drive · finish · recovery · blade · shell · rigger · slide · coxswain · sculler
dinghy
Small auxiliary watercraft
rowboat · canoe · kayak · gondola · outrigger · pontoon · yawl · shell · jolly boat · tender