rest on one's oars

oar

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Definitions of rest on one's oars words

noun rest on one's oars a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat. 1
noun rest on one's oars something resembling this or having a similar purpose. 1
noun rest on one's oars a person who rows; oarsman. 1
verb with object rest on one's oars to propel with or as if with oars; row. 1
verb with object rest on one's oars to traverse or make (one's way) by, or as if by, rowing. 1
verb without object rest on one's oars to row. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English ore, Old English ār; cognate with Old Norse ār

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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