Pronunciation: [ˈɔːd] (IPA) 
The word "oared" is pronounced as /ɔːrd/. In this word, the "o" sound is pronounced as a long "o" as in "more". The "a" sound is pronounced as a short "a" as in "bad". The "r" is pronounced clearly at the end of the word. "Oared" is the past tense of "oar", which refers to using oars to propel a boat. When we add "-ed" to the end of the word, we get "oared", which implies that someone has oared a boat in the past.
The term "oared" refers to an adjective used to describe an object, typically a watercraft or vessel, which is equipped with oars. It denotes that the particular craft possesses a set of long, slender paddles used for propelling and steering the boat by manual effort. Each oar typically consists of a handle, known as the loom, which is held by the oarsman, and a flat blade, called the spoon or the blade, which is immersed in the water. Oared crafts have been used for millennia and are commonly found in various types, such as rowboats, canoes, or even larger ships.
The term "oared" highlights the unique propulsion mechanism that distinguishes these types of watercraft from those relying on sails, engines, or other means of locomotion. Hence, an oared vessel allows for more precise control and maneuverability compared to other technologies. The action of rowing requires synchronized and coordinated movements of the oarsmen, pulling the oars through the water in an alternating fashion to generate thrust and propel the craft forward. Oared vessels are often associated with recreational activities, such as rowing or canoeing, as well as historical and traditional forms of transportation or warfare.
Furnished with oars.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "oared" comes from the combination of the noun "oar" and the suffix "-ed", which is often added to verbs to indicate the past tense or the past participle form.
The noun "oar" can be traced back to the Old English word "ār", which originally referred to the rowing implement used to propel a boat. It has Germanic roots and can be related to the Old Norse word "ār", meaning "oar" or "paddle".
Over time, the noun "oar" was then transformed into the verb "to oar" or "to row" in English, which was later modified with the suffix "-ed" to form the past tense or past participle "oared". This word is commonly used to describe something that has been rowed or propelled by oars.
