oarlock

美 [ˈɔːrlɑːk]英 [ˈɔːlɒk]

复数： oarlocks

oarlock

noun

频次

1
N-COUNT 桨架；桨叉
The oarlocks on a rowing boat are the U-shaped pieces of metal that keep the oars in position while you move them backwards and forwards.

noun

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing: Synonym: peg pin thole tholepin rowlock

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1

A short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat .

用来推动轻舟或小船的没有桨架的短小的桨。
2

Sleeve : The plastic jacket on the shaft of the oar upon which is mounted a button , used to secure the blade to the oarlock .

桨保护套：套在桨上的有固定纽扣的塑料保护衣，用于使桨叶安全地固定在桨架上。
3

I use oars with leather bands , which keep them in position in the oarlocks , and I know by the resistance of the water when the oars are evenly poised .

我使用的是用皮革捆绑的船桨，这样就能把桨固定在桨架上。当船桨处于平稳状态时，我可以通过水的阻力来感知航行状态。