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Meanings of take the oars in English

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Usage of take the oars in English
1
Then the wind changed and the frightened rowers had to take the oars.
Classic Myths
2
Here, let me take the oars for a bit, George.
Five on a treasure island
3
Twice she saw the younger man take the oars alone while her husband bailed.
Where the Sun Swings North
4
When you take the oars-notyet-don'tbe in a hurry.
The Boat Club; or, The Bunkers of Rippleton
5
As he stepped into the boat, she moved back that he might take the oars.
Senator North
6
Sit quite still, and let me take the oars.
A Modern Tomboy: A Story for Girls
7
They brushed the sailors aside to take the oars.
Assail
8
Now, Adams and Hutton, take the oars, will you?
Parkhurst Boys, and Other Stories of School Life
9
Come, you sit at the rudder and I'll take the oars, you must be tired!
Creatures That Once Were Men
10
Let me take the oars, too, Mr. King.
Truxton King: A Story of Graustark
11
Here, take the oars or I'll throw you overboard, and he made a gesture toward him.
The Heavenly Twins
12
Aloud, she said in a gentle voice, "Perhaps you'd like to take the oars?"
A Modern Tomboy: A Story for Girls
13
I'll take the oars, said the Governor.
Blacksheep! Blacksheep!
14
Now, youngsters, we are going to take the oars-notyet, till you know how to do it.
The Boat Club; or, The Bunkers of Rippleton
15
I am quite as strong as you, and if it comes to a fight I can take the oars.
A Modern Tomboy: A Story for Girls
16
The other boys immediately began to take the oars, and they all advanced together toward the boat, to get in.
Marco Paul's Voyages and Travels; Vermont
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