Correct option is C
The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) "oar."
Explanation: An "oar" is a tool used to propel or steer a boat.
Example: The rower used the oar to navigate through the water.
Meanings of other options:
Are: A form of the verb "to be," not related to steering a boat.
Or: A conjunction used to connect alternatives.
Ore: A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal can be extracted, irrelevant to the context.