Dragon boat race need (3)

I believe the answer is:

oar

(Other definitions for oar that I've seen before include "spoon?" , "Manual boat propeller" , "I'm involved in row" , "Rower's implement" , "Boat propellant" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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