The poles for propelling a boat (4)

I believe the answer is:

oars

(Other definitions for oars that I've seen before include "Implements of propulsion on water" , "Indirectly, they make waves" , "Boating implements" , "Implements to propel or steer on water" , "Means of propulsion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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