How to Use oarsman in a Sentence

oarsman

noun

• There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke.
  — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
• Nonetheless, killing such huge creatures was exceptionally risky—and not just for the oarsmen and harpooners in the boats.
  — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
• In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.
  — James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
• While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques.
  — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
• The 2,200 oarsmen from the Royal Thai Navy started their training in June, learning how to row the barges in unison at a navy dockyard before rehearsing in the river in late July.
  — ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026