noun🔗ShareDames de nageA pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US)."The student carefully placed the oars into the rowlocks before pushing off from the dock. "L'étudiant a soigneusement placé les rames dans les dames de nage avant de s'éloigner du quai.nauticalsailingsportvehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading