oaring

present participle of oar
as in rowing
to move a boat by means of oars since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shore

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  • Camp focuses on the core skills of paddling, overall riding and wave selection to get campers surfing better in one week.
    Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Georgia nature lovers are getting better paddling options in the Okefenokee Swamp and new areas to explore near Panola Mountain.
    Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Oaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oaring. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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