n. (Naut.), The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests, and that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing. Certain oarlocks are designed for use with oars having attached swivels, which insert into the oarlock and provide a firm pivot. Same as Rowlock{ 1 }. Syn. -- peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
[いれこ, ireko] (n) (1) nest (of boxes); nesting; (2) concealed information; (3) (入れ子 only) adopting a child after one's own has died; child adopted in this manner; (4) (See 櫓杭) cavity in an oar (fitted onto a peg as part of a traditional oarlock) [Add to Longdo]
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