Not totally positive, but im pretty sure it means having a useful thing but you've given it to someone else, but now you need it yourself and don't have it anymore.
A paddle boat is more suitable for leisurely activities on calm waters compared to an oar boat.
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it's pronounced "park" as in a nature park then "oar" as in a boat's oar.
an oar or paddle
An Oar
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A scull boat; one oar to the stern.
A thole is a hole for the pin of an oar in a row boat, so a thole filler is an oar.
A rowlock or oarlock (US) is a brace that attaches an oar to a boat. When a boat is rowed, the rowlock acts as a fulcrum, and, in doing so, the propulsive force that the rower exerts on the water with the oar is transferred to the boat by the thrust force exerted on the rowlock.
An oar plier, also known as an oarlock or oar clip, is a device used to secure an oar to a boat, allowing the oar to pivot while rowing. It typically consists of a metal or plastic loop or socket that holds the oar in place, enabling rowers to efficiently propel the boat. Oar pliers come in various designs, including those that can be easily adjusted or released for quick removal of the oar. They are essential for maintaining control and stability during rowing activities.