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| blade |
a thin, flat part, as of an oar or an electric fan. [1/4 definitions] |
| oar |
An oar is something that people use to make a boat move or turn in the water. It is a long piece of wood or metal that is wide and flat at one end. An oar is often attached to its boat, but it can move in and out of the water. Boats that use oars usually have two of them. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. [1/4 definitions] |
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