as in rowers
a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars
the only oarsman in a rowboat designed for two
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Recent Examples of oarsmen
There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke.
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Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oarsmen
rowers
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Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Their wins marked more impressive accomplishments for Lake Phalen Rowing, which was started in 2020 and has around 20 rowers, taking in kids from ages typically from 13 to 18.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Oarsmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oarsmen. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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