rowlock Meaning & Definition
What Does Rowlock Mean?
Rowlock is a noun that means A usually U-shaped pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock. It is also used to mean A brick, for example in a course of brickwork, that is laid vertically with its tallest but slimmest side facing down, and its shortest face facing the outside of the wall (oriented so that it is taller than it is wide).
Rowlock: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹoʊˌlɑk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | peg, pin and oarlock |
| Plural | rowlocks |
Rowlock Definition (Noun)
- A usually U-shaped pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock.
- A brick, for example in a course of brickwork, that is laid vertically with its tallest but slimmest side facing down, and its shortest face facing the outside of the wall (oriented so that it is taller than it is wide).
Noun
- A pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US).
Synonyms of Rowlock
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Rowlock in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
rowlock (plural rowlocks)
Words That Rhyme With Rowlock
Origin of Rowlock
An alteration, based on row, of earlier oarlock, from Old English ārlōc, equivalent to oar + lock.
How to Pronounce Rowlock
Rowlock is pronounced //ˈɹoʊˌlɑk// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rowlock
What part of speech is rowlock?
Rowlock is a noun.
What is another word for rowlock?
Close synonyms of rowlock are peg, pin and oarlock. See the full list of rowlock synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rowlock?
The plural of rowlock is rowlocks.