Pole moving a shell (3)

I believe the answer is:

oar

(Other definitions for oar that I've seen before include "Propelling pole" , "Rowing blade" , "spoon?" , "Rower's paddle" , "Scull" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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