oary

adjective

ˈōrē,

ˈȯrē,

-ri

1

archaic

a

: resembling or having the qualities or function of oars

b

: widely outspread

oary wings

2

archaic : equipped with oars

Word History

Etymology

oar entry 1 + -y

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