OAR

[noun] [C] - a long pole with a wide flat part at one end which is used for rowing a boat. The flat part is pushed against the water so that the boat moves along.a pair of oarsShe dipped her oars into the water and pulled.Compare paddle (POLE).See picture: Ships and boats(informal disapproving) To put/stick your oar in is to say or do something which annoys other people because they have not asked you to join their conversation or activity.No-one asked him to help - he's always sticking his oar in.