What does OARED mean?

Parts of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Definitions:

As an adjective, "oared" means equipped with oars or having oars as the main method of propulsion. As a verb in the past tense, "oared" means to propel a boat with oars.

Pronunciations:

US: /oʊrd/

UK: /ɔːd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "oared" is derived from the noun "oar," which comes from Old English "ār." The word has been in use since the 14th century and is still commonly used today in nautical contexts.

Synonyms:

As an adjective, "oared" can be synonymous with "rowing," "paddled," or "sculled." As a verb, synonyms include "rowed," "paddled," and "sculled."

Related Words:

board, rowed, trade, grade, blade

Example Sentences:

As an adjective: "The oared boat glided smoothly across the lake."

As a verb: "They oared their way to the shore."