Found 2 items, similar to oarlock.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: oarlock oarlock n : a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing [syn: peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Oarlock Oarlock \Oar"lock`\ ([=o]r"l[o^]k`), n. (Naut.), The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests, and that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing. Certain oarlocks are designed for use with oars having attached swivels, which insert into the oarlock and provide a firm pivot. Same as Rowlock[1]. Syn: peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 +PJC]