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aviron

oar

noun ah-vee-ROHN Rare

Also means

rowing (sport)

Usage Note

Aviron means both a single oar and, as a sport, the discipline of rowing (faire de l'aviron). It is the standard French term used by rowing clubs and in competition. The word is not used for a paddle (pagaie), which is for kayaking or canoeing.

Examples

"Il pratique l'aviron depuis trois ans."

Natural Translation

He has been doing rowing for three years.

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