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lies on the oars

lies on the oars is the third-person singular simple present indicative of lie on the oars.

Meaning of lie on the oars

Verb

lie on the oars (third-person singular simple present lies on the oars, present participle lying on the oars, simple past lay on the oars, past participle lain on the oars)

  1. To cease rowing without shipping the oars.
  2. (broadly) To rest; to take a break from working.

Questions about lies on the oars

What is lies on the oars the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Lies on the oars is the third-person singular simple present indicative of lie on the oars.

Words near lies on the oars in the dictionary

  1. lies like a cheap watch
  2. lies like a dog
  3. lies like a rug
  4. lies low
  5. lies off
  6. lies on the oars
  7. lies over
  8. lies rough
  9. lies through one's teeth
  10. lies to
  11. lies upon

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