Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oarhole

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
oar-hole
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a slot or opening in the side of a galley or ship through which an oar is fitted

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English ore hol, equivalent to oar + hole.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

oarholes (plural) oar-hole (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

rowlock

Questions

What does oarhole mean?
a slot or opening in the side of a galley or ship through which an oar is fitted
Where does oarhole come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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