Meaning of oarhole | Babel Free

Definitions

a slot or opening in the side of a galley or ship through which an oar is fitted

Examples

“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.”

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