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Meanings of work the oars in English
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Usage of work the oars in English
1
Two went on either side to work the oars; the others tended the halyards and sheet, while he stood at the helm.
2
He began to work the oars again, reflecting as he did so, that he had something better to do than to think of a woman.
3
He asked her, while working the oars, but she didn't answer.
4
Charlie looked at her as he worked the oars, but he said nothing.
5
Kirissa had risen, and now she worked the oars, streaming along.
6
The man grunted a reply as he worked the oars.
7
He sighed and worked the oars, his shoulders creaking with his increased activity of late.
8
The boat swung with the current for a moment, then the men worked the oars, and the vessel began its journey across the Tigris.
9
"Why not take in the sail, and work the oars; then you can pick a landing place?"
10
"If you are going back to Boston I will gladly work the oars to pay for my passage."