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verb

Definition of scull

as in to row

to move a boat by means of oars a couple sculled past in a racing shell

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Others prefer a quieter approach with an electric trolling motor, or perhaps even drifting with river currents and steering with a sculling paddle. — Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 1 June 2023 Then came a lost decade when the Great Eight sculling all-stars or collegians took the trophy as US Rowing either sent development boats or nobody at all. — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2019 Rowers competed in masters, junior, and novice categories in both sweep rowing and sculling events. — Bill Roth, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2019 The next came when Jobe, who had put his tee shot into the bunker left of the green, chunked his recovery into the rough and then sculled his chip across the green. — Don Markus, baltimoresun.com, 16 July 2017 Sitting snug in the rear of the boat, coxswains yell commands to rowers, drowning out wind and sculling noise. — David Whiting, Orange County Register, 24 May 2017

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There’s also the use of sculls often, such as a building shaped in the likeness of a skullhead. — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 19 Dec. 2025 Additionally, champions will be decided in mixed team events in artistic gymnastics and double sculls in coastal beach sprint rowing on Day 11, with mixed team events in table tennis on Day 15. — City News Service, Daily News, 12 Nov. 2025 Rollover Boat Blind Sneak boat or scull boat hunting was a popular method of shooting ducks during the market-hunting days. — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024 His sister Alie was a 2020 Olympic rower in the quadruple sculls. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2024 Another stellar option is scull caps. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Yes, the automaker’s famed dual-clutch PDK remains the way to go if pure speed is what a driver craves, but those who feel that rowing through the gears adds to the experience can now choose to upgrade the model with the MT package.

— Bryan Campbell, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
The injured passenger was moved to row 12, where a passenger who is a doctor tended to him.

— Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of row

Noun

Despite the wildfires, their main canoe routes weren't impacted and Hall said things are nearly back to normal.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
At Rainy Lake, for example, Voyageurs Outfitters and Rainy Lake Aquatics rent canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of canoe

Verb

For active weekend or midweek warriors, Nantucket offers miles upon miles of bike paths and nearly endless opportunities for paddling.

— Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
To catch sharks, some anglers paddle out to deeper waters, drop the bait and then pull in the sharks from reels on the beach.

— Tom Hanson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of paddle

Noun

Alas, the Launchpad’s crew did not respond to the request, and a nearby cruise ship came to the rescue instead, towing the skiff back to port.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
The ship that came to the skiff's assistance was a cruise ship called the Wilderness Legacy, which towed it to Farragut Bay, according to the Alaska Beacon.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of skiff

Verb

From late September through October, visitors can stroll the Reno Riverwalk, explore Rancho San Rafael Park or venture to nearby North Lake Tahoe to kayak crystal-clear waters and hike Monkey Rock for sweeping lake and foliage views.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Test your skills at paddleboarding with Anchored Soul or kayak your way through the coastline with a rental from Riverside Paddle & Row.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of kayak

Noun

Three officers in a patrol boat saw him and two other people riding in a dinghy with a blue canopy in Cow Channel.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive.

— Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of dinghy

Noun

That material will then be suctioned up along with seawater and loaded onto large barges, known as scows, which carry a slurry of sediment, rocks and debris.

— Teresa Tomassoni, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The family friends promised to help Wade find work at a seafood processing plant or on a fish-buying scow.

— Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025

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