Paddle over a river (3)

I believe the answer is:

oar

'paddle' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'over a river' is the wordplay.
'over' becomes 'o' (cricket abbreviation).
'river' becomes 'r' (abbreviation for river).
'o'+'a'+'r'='OAR'

(Other definitions for oar that I've seen before include "propels floating craft" , "Rowing blade" , "that may be feathered?" , "Propelling pole" , "Bladed implement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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