scull

/skʌl/
verb
  1. To propel a boat using a scull or sculls, typically by moving one oar from side to side over the stern or by using a pair of oars.
    • He sculled the boat across the narrow channel with practiced ease.
    • They scull every morning before the wind picks up.
    • She learned to scull on the calm waters of the bay.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A small, light oar used with one hand to row a boat, especially one of a pair used by a single rower.
    • She bought a new pair of carbon fiber sculls for her single scull boat.
    • The rower snapped a scull during the race and had to grab a spare.
    • He dipped his scull into the water and pulled smoothly.
  2. A type of light, narrow racing boat for one, two, or four rowers, each using two oars.
    • Winning the quad scull race was the highlight of her summer.
    • The single scull glided across the lake at dawn.
    • They launched the double scull from the dock and began their practice.
  3. A small, light boat used for recreation or transport, often rowed with a pair of sculls.
    • The old wooden scull needed a fresh coat of paint.
    • He kept his scull tied to a small dock behind the cabin.
    • We rented a scull and spent the afternoon exploring the river.
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