That is called rowing. A boat can also be propelled with one oar off the stern and that is called sculling.
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To move a boat using oars is to row a boat. The action of the oars in the water propels the boat. In ancient times, rowing vessels were used in naval warfare and trade.
by using its sails and if theres no wind they use oars
A paddle boat uses oars called paddles. Instead of a engine and steering wheel to move about on the water.
In the olden days SLAVES used oars to power the boats.
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In rowing, a boat propelled by oars is normally called a shell. Based on how many people are using the boat, and eight has eight rowers, a four has four rowers with one oar each and a quad has four rowers with 2 oars each. A pair has two rowers with one oar each while a double has two rowers with two oars each. A single has one rower with two oars in it.
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These structures are called cilia and they do have an oar like motion; power stroke and return/relaxation stroke.
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Using wooden oars, he rowed the boat across the lake.
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