rowlock
Boat oar holder
A rowlock is a U-shaped or forked device on the side of a boat that holds an oar in place while rowing, allowing the oar to pivot.
Americans more often call it an oarlock.
The British pronunciation sounds like "rollock," which explains the alternate spelling rullock.
rowing
Pin for oars
- gunwaleShip's side top edge
- scullLightweight racing rowboat
- sweepBrush clean with broom
- scullingDouble-oar rowing technique
stroke · catch · feather · blade · rigging · shell · coxswain · ergometer
thole
Pin for oars
sculling · stroke · catch · feather · blade · rigging · shell · coxswain · ergometer · drive
dinghy
Small auxiliary watercraft
yacht · outrigger · watercraft · vessel · marina · dock · nautical · paddle · stern · bow
bracket
Support or category
bolt · pivot · socket · swivel · clamp · bushing · bearing · collar