What is "oarlike"

Usage examples of "oarlike".

They had rigged up a couple of oarlike outriggers to steer with during the first day—the rudder alone was no good.

The whale's oarlike flippers were just about the size of Zheng He itself.

While in the mouth of the bay itself, there a series of massive baffles - the oarlike scapulae of monsters - were held in position by ropes and turned on pivots at Canker's command.