Meaning of "oarless" in English

The term "oarless" describes a situation or condition where there are no oars available. Typically used in the context of boats or watercraft, an "oarless" vessel is one that lacks the necessary equipment to manually row or propel the vehicle through the water. This can signify a lack of control or maneuverability, depending on the vessel's reliance on oars for movement. In a metaphorical sense, "oarless" might also describe being unprepared or not equipped to handle a challenging situation.

Meaning of "oarless" in French

In French, "oarless" similarly translates to a condition of being without oars, essentially lacking the instruments required for manual rowing in watercraft. This absence can denote an inability to control or navigate a boat in the traditional manner. Metaphorically, it can also imply a state of being unprepared or lacking resources to handle a certain task effectively. It underscores an element of vulnerability or dependence on alternative means of movement or control.

Pronunciation of "oarless" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈɔːrləs]

Pronunciation Variations: Pronunciation remains relatively consistent across English dialects, though regional accents may affect the intonation slightly. The emphasis is placed on the first syllable, with a short "oar" sound followed by a lighter "less."

Pronunciation of "oarless" in French

Phonetic Transcription: The word "oarless" is not typically translated in pronunciation to French as it is an English word.

Pronunciation Variations: As "oarless" is not translated orally into French, there are no regional variations in French pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The boat drifted aimlessly since it was oarless. (Le bateau dérivait sans but car il était sans rames.)

  2. An oarless canoe can be a challenge on the open lake. (Un canoë sans rames peut être un défi sur le lac ouvert.)

  3. They found themselves oarless in the middle of the river. (Ils se sont retrouvés sans rames au milieu de la rivière.)

  4. An oarless journey is often unpredictable. (Un voyage sans rames est souvent imprévisible.)

  5. Without any oars, the crew felt truly oarless and helpless. (Sans rames, l'équipage se sentait vraiment sans rames et impuissant.)

  6. They were left oarless after the storm swept their paddles away. (Ils se sont retrouvés sans rames après que la tempête eut emporté leurs pagaies.)

  7. The small boat, now oarless, floated with the current. (Le petit bateau, désormais sans rames, flottait avec le courant.)

  8. Sailing oarless requires deft use of wind and tide. (Naviguer sans rames nécessite une utilisation habile du vent et de la marée.)

  9. Even oarless, they managed to reach the shore. (Même sans rames, ils ont réussi à atteindre le rivage.)

  10. Being oarless, he decided to wait for a rescue. (Étant sans rames, il a décidé d'attendre un sauvetage.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "oarless" in English

Synonyms: rudderless, drift, adrift, unsteered, unguided

Antonyms: oared, steered, controlled, guided, directed

Similar Words: paddleless, unsailored, unmoored, anchorless, powerless

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "oarless" in French

Synonyms: -

Antonyms: avec des rames, équipé, contrôlé, dirigé

Similar Words: sans direction, à la dérive, non guidé, non contrôlé

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