“Oars” or “Ores”—Which to use?

“Oars” or “Ores”

Overview

oars / ores are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

oars: (noun) an implement used to propel or steer a boat.

ores: (noun) a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined. (noun) a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden; 100 ore equal 1 krona.

Pronunciation

oars: AO·r·z

ores: AO·r·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “oars”

…oilskins and three sets of oars lashed safely in place, they…
…coxswain, supported himself on two oars before drifting close by the…
…in Guardi’s picture push their oars into the water in different…
Aaron moved to his father’s oars but William & Joseph were
…numerous legs are used as oars for swimming.
Three oars were destroyed and two riggers…
…somewhat erratic motion of the oars or fins tends to give…

Examples of “ores”

…in the processing of mineral ores.
…discovery of Chañarcillo, many other ores were discovered near Copiapó well…
…Spain include: aircraft and parts, ores and ash, cereals, machinery equipment…
500,000 tons of iron ores
…on all metals and metallic ores, and of twenty per cent…
…1956 conducting research on nickel ores for the Battelle Institute, Allen…
…Cave fauna, Minerals, Rocks and ores, Flora and fauna of Bosnia…
…than copper and especially tin ores.
…and automobile particles (7.7%), mineral ores (6.3%) and chemical products (4.6%).
…development of the higher grade ores on the east side.

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