oarlock
         n 1: a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the
               oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing [syn: {peg},
               {pin}, {thole}, {tholepin}, {rowlock}, {oarlock}]

English Dictionary: oarlock	by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
or else adv in place of, or as an alternative to; "Felix became a herpetologist instead"; "alternatively we could buy a used car" Synonym(s): alternatively, instead, or else
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral cancer n malignant neoplasm of the lips of mouth; most common in men over the age of 60
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral cavity n the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; "he stuffed his mouth with candy" Synonym(s): mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral communication n (language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets" Synonym(s): speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral contraception n contraception achieved by taking oral contraceptive pills
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral contraceptive n a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception Synonym(s): pill, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, anovulatory drug, anovulant
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral contraceptive pill n a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception Synonym(s): pill, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, anovulatory drug, anovulant
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral contract n an agreement that is not in writing and is not signed by the parties but is a real existing contract that lacks only the formal requirement of a memorandum to render it enforceable in litigation
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral exam n an examination conducted by spoken communication [syn: oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva voce, viva]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral examination n an examination conducted by spoken communication [syn: oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva voce, viva]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral sex n oral stimulation of the genitals; "they say he gives good head" Synonym(s): oral sex, head
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral smear n alimentary tract smear of material obtained from the mouth
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
oral stage n (psychoanalysis) the first sexual and social stage of an infant's development; the mouth is the focus of the libido and satisfaction comes from suckling and chewing and biting Synonym(s): oral stage, oral phase
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Oriolus n type genus of the Oriolidae [syn: Oriolus, {genus Oriolus}]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Oriolus oriolus n bright yellow songbird with black wings [syn: {golden oriole}, Oriolus oriolus]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Orly Group n a militant Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization formed in 1975 to force Turkey to acknowledge killing more than a million Armenians and forcibly removing them from border areas in 1915; wants Turkey to pay reparations and cede territory to Armenia; "ASALA bombing at Orly Airport in Paris in 1983 killed 8 and wounded 55 people" Synonym(s): Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia, ASALA, Orly Group, 3rd October Organization
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
orology n the science of mountains Synonym(s): orology, orography
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Oriole \O"ri*ole\, n. [OF. oriol, oriouz, orieus, F. loriot (for       l'oriol), fr. L. aureolus golden, dim. of aureus golden, fr.       aurum gold. Cf. {Aureole}, {Oriel}, {Loriot}.] (Zo[94]l.)       (a) Any one of various species of Old World singing birds of             the family {Oriolid[91]}. They are usually conspicuously             colored with yellow and black. The European or golden             oriole ({Oriolus galbula}, or {O. oriolus}) has a very             musical flutelike note.       (b) In America, any one of several species of the genus             {Icterus}, belonging to the family {Icterid[91]}. See             {Baltimore oriole}, and {Orchard oriole}, under             {Orchard}.          {Crested oriole}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Cassican}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Oarless \Oar"less\, a.       Without oars. --Sylvester.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Oarlock \Oar"lock`\ ([omac]r"l[ocr]k`), n. (Naut.),       The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in       which the oar rests in rowing. See {Rowlock}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Troupial \Troup"i*al\, n. [F. troupiale.] (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of numerous species of bright-colored American birds       belonging to {Icterus} and allied genera, especially {Icterus       icterus}, a native of the West Indies and South America. Many       of the species are called {orioles} in America. [Written also       {troopial}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Oriole \O"ri*ole\, n. [OF. oriol, oriouz, orieus, F. loriot (for       l'oriol), fr. L. aureolus golden, dim. of aureus golden, fr.       aurum gold. Cf. {Aureole}, {Oriel}, {Loriot}.] (Zo[94]l.)       (a) Any one of various species of Old World singing birds of             the family {Oriolid[91]}. They are usually conspicuously             colored with yellow and black. The European or golden             oriole ({Oriolus galbula}, or {O. oriolus}) has a very             musical flutelike note.       (b) In America, any one of several species of the genus             {Icterus}, belonging to the family {Icterid[91]}. See             {Baltimore oriole}, and {Orchard oriole}, under             {Orchard}.          {Crested oriole}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Cassican}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Mango \Man"go\, n.; pl. {Mangoes}. [Pg. manga, fr. Tamil       m[be]nk[be]y.]       1. The fruit of the mango tree. It is rather larger than an             apple, and of an ovoid shape. Some varieties are fleshy             and luscious, and others tough and tasting of turpentine.             The green fruit is pickled for market.          2. A green muskmelon stuffed and pickled.          {Mango bird} (Zo[94]l.), an oriole ({Oriolus kundoo}), native             of India.          {Mango fish} (Zo[94]l.), a fish of the Ganges ({Polynemus             risua}), highly esteemed for food. It has several long,             slender filaments below the pectoral fins. It appears             about the same time with the mango fruit, in April and             May, whence the name.          {Mango tree} (Bot.), an East Indian tree of the genus             {Mangifera} ({M. Indica}), related to the cashew and the             sumac. It grows to a large size, and produces the mango of             commerce. It is now cultivated in tropical America.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Oroheliograph \Or`o*he"li*o*graph\, n. [Gr. [?] mountain +       helio- + -graph.] (Photog.)       A camera for obtaining a circular panoramic view of the       horizon. The photographic plate is placed horizontally with a       vertical lens above. A mirror of peculiar shape reflects       light from the entire horizon to the lens, by means of which       it is focused upon the plate.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Orological \Or`o*log"ic*al\, a. [Cf. F. orologique.]       Of or pertaining to orology.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Orologist \O*rol"o*gist\, n.       One versed in orology.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Orology \O*rol"o*gy\, n. [Gr. [?] mountain + -logy: cf. F.       orologie.]       The science or description of mountains.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ourology \Ou*rol"o*gy\, n.       See {Urology}.