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oarsman

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noun oars·man \ˈȯrz-mən\

Definition of oarsman

  1. :  one who rows especially in a racing crew

oarsmanship

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Examples of oarsman in a sentence

  1. the only oarsman in a rowboat designed for two

1701

First Known Use of oarsman

1701

oarsman Synonyms

Synonyms
oar, rower, sculler
Related Words
bowman, oarswoman; coxswain, crewman; puller; gob, hearty, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, sailor, salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, shipman, swab, tar; kayaker

OARSMAN Defined for English Language Learners

oarsman

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noun oars·man \ˈȯrz-mən\

Definition of oarsman for English Language Learners

  • : a person who rows a boat especially as a member of a racing team

OARSMAN Defined for Kids

oarsman

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noun oars·man \ˈȯrz-mən\

Definition of oarsman for Students

plural

oarsmen

\-mən\

  1. :  a person who rows a boat

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