oarhole

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. a slot or opening in the side of a galley or ship through which an oar is fitted
    — Oarholes were sealed when not in use by wooden covers that rotated in place to keep out water. A slot cut into the oarhole allowed the blade of the oar to pass through the oarhole so oars could be deployed entirely inboard of the ship.

词形变化

oarholes plural oar-hole alternative

词源

From Middle English ore hol, equivalent to oar + hole.
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