Rowing sticks (4)
I believe the answer is:
oars
'rowing sticks' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for oars that I've seen before include "Implements of propulsion on water" , "Means of propulsion" , "Propellers for small boat" , "These could make you row" , "Al --, US gangster" .)