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    Rames (en. Oars)

    /ʁam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Long pieces of wood or metal used to propel a boat.
    He uses the oars to navigate on the lake.
    Il utilise les rames pour naviguer sur le lac.
    Set of the oars of a boat.
    The oars of this canoe are very light.
    Les rames de ce canoë sont très légères.
    Back-and-forth movement performed with the oars.
    The rower has a good rhythm with his oars.
    Le rameur a un bon rythme avec ses rames.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rame', originating from Latin 'ramus' meaning 'branch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to row in vain
    To work without achieving results.
    ramer dans le vide

    Related Words

    rowing
    Similar device used to row in boats.
    aviron
    paddle
    To use a paddle to propel a boat.
    pagayer
    rower
    A person who practices the sport of rowing.
    rameur

    Slang Meanings

    To pull and push aimlessly.
    He would row for hours for nothing on this project.
    Il ramerait des heures pour rien sur ce projet.
    To struggle to make progress.
    I am struggling with my classes.
    Je suis en train de ramer sur mes cours.