scull

/skʌl/

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Explanation of "Scull"

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Summary:

The word "scull" can refer to a type of racing boat or the action of rowing that boat using short oars. It is commonly used in the context of competitive rowing sports.

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Noun

1. a racing shell that is propelled by sculls
2. each of a pair of short oars that are used by a single oarsman
3. a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward

Verb

1. propel with sculls
   • scull the boat