pull on oar

Examples (10)

• We pulled hard on the oars to reach the shore before sunset.
• The rowers began to pull on their oars in perfect unison.
• He felt his muscles strain as he pulled on the heavy oar.
• You need to pull on the oar steadily to keep the boat straight.
• They were pulling on the oars with all their might against the current.
• The captain ordered the crew to pull on the oars to move the galley.
• As the wind died down, we had no choice but to pull on the oars.
• She pulled on the left oar to turn the small boat to the right.
• After hours of pulling on the oars, the explorers were exhausted.
• Can you pull on the oar a bit harder to help us get through the reeds?