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It's a mechanical force exerted through a lever called an oar, acting through a fulcrum called a rowlock attached to the side of the boat.

The rower pulls the oar towards the bow of the boat, which causes the other end of the oar to push back on the water. The water tends to stay where it is and there is a net forward force on the rowlock, which pushes the boat forwards.

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