0 a U-shaped device or hole on each side of a rowing boatin which the oars (= poles with flat ends used to move a boat) are held
In the other case the boat got away, but there were two rowlocks missing.
The pilasters and entablature surrounding the door are a later addition; originally, the door was topped only with a rowlock course of brick.
Oars generally are connected to the vessel by means of rowlocks or tholes which transmit the applied force to the boat.
In performance rowing craft, the rowlock is usually extended outboard on a rigger to allow the use of a longer oar for increased power.
On ordinary rowing craft, the rowlocks are attached to the gunwales.
In the sport of rowing, the rowlocks are attached to outriggers (often just called riggers), which project from the boat and provide greater leverage.
A decorative band with rowlock course brick and terra cotta panels separate the ground floor from the rest of the building.
The boat was supplied with an additional thwart and rowlocks for use when under power and rowing.
