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    Avirons (en. Oars)

    /a.vi.rɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Stick used for rowing.
    The boat's oars were made of wood.
    Les avirons de la barque étaient en bois.
    Propulsion device used in rowing.
    Rowing competitions require adjusted oars.
    Les compétitions d'aviron nécessitent des avirons ajustés.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avirer', meaning 'to row'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Rowing with oars
    Use the oars to move forward on the water
    ramer avec des avirons
    Competition oar
    Oar used in the context of competitive sports
    aviron de compétition
    Pull the oars
    Action of rowing with the oars
    tirer les avirons

    Related Words

    Oar
    Water sport consisting of rowing in a team or alone
    aviron
    Paddle
    Stick used to propel a boat
    rame
    Rowboat
    Small rowboat
    barque

    Slang Meanings

    To have the energy to move forward in life.
    He took his oars and got back to work.
    Il a pris ses avirons et se remet au travail.
    To be motivated for a task.
    She has the oars to succeed in her exam.
    Elle a les avirons pour réussir son examen.