oarships
nounUK /ˈɔː.ʃɪps/
US /ˈɔːr.ʃɪps/
Ships that people move by pulling long wooden poles called oars.
Long ago, oarships crossed the sea while rowers pulled the oars together.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Historical warships powered mainly by banks of rowers.
The ancient oarships carried soldiers and rowed into battle.
3. Ships that use oars instead of engines or sails.
Before engines were invented, oarships were common on rivers.
4. A fleet or group of rowing ships.
The harbor was filled with oarships waiting for the tide.