take oar

Examples (10)

• We each took an oar and began to row toward the shore.
• He took the oars from the bottom of the boat and slotted them into the rowlocks.
• If you take the left oar, I'll handle the right one.
• She took an oar to help the exhausted fisherman.
• The captain ordered the sailors to take their oars immediately.
• After resting for a while, they took up the oars again.
• It was my turn to take the oars and steer the dinghy.
• Can you take an oar? We need more power against the current.
• The young boy proudly took the heavy wooden oar.
• As soon as they took the oars, the boat started moving smoothly.