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rowlock
This term refers to a specific piece of nautical hardware designed to provide a fulcrum for an oar. It is a technical term used primarily in rowing and boating contexts, carrying a neutral, functional connotation. It describes the mechanical interface between the boat's structure and the propulsion tool.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. There are no irregular grammatical properties or restrictive countability constraints associated with this word.
Meanings
Examples
The rower carefully placed the oar into the rowlock before pushing off.
Check if the rowlock is securely fastened to the gunwale.
The old wooden boat had a rusted rowlock that squeaked with every stroke.
I need to grease the rowlock to stop that annoying noise.
The oar slipped out of the rowlock and splashed into the water.
He gripped the handle and pivoted the oar against the rowlock.
Is this rowlock loose or is it just the wind shaking the boat?
The sailor replaced the broken rowlock with a new stainless steel one.