rowlock
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Waterrowlockrow‧lock /ˈrɒlək $ ˈroʊlɑːk/ noun [countable] British English TTWone of the U-shaped pieces of metal that holds the oars of a rowing boatExamples from the Corpusrowlock• Apart from needing varnish and loving care it looked seaworthy, but naturally there were no rowlocks and no oars.• When you hear the moan of the rowlocks, do you urge him on like a cox?• Two steering oars, two rowlocks and two mooring spikes with painters were provided.Origin rowlock (1700-1800) row + O-lock (as in oarlock)