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verb

Definition of scullnext
as in to row
to move a boat by means of oars a couple sculled past in a racing shell

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scull

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noun

as in canoe

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Recent Examples of scull
Verb
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
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scull
  1. row
  2. canoe
  3. paddle
  4. skiff
  5. kayak
  6. dinghy
  7. oar
  8. scow
Verb
  • Its agricultural economy is heavily pastoral, with a focus on livestock and hay rather than row crops, making the loss of pastureland a distinct economic and ecological concern compared to cropland loss in other areas.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Next to the court, pedal or row outside on Technogym machines while watching the waves or circle the running track on deck 12.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of row
Noun
  • Their destination was the ancestral hearth, spiritual fountainhead, and reliquary of antiquities, the country home of the Wariboko war-canoe family.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The eight-mile Granite City Greenway by Mount Airy’s southern border is ideal for walking or biking, with several launches for kayaks, canoes, and tubes along the trail.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of canoe
Verb
  • Until then, physicists will keep paddling around for answers deep underground.
    — James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At Monarch Bay Beach Club, the coastline becomes an extension of the wellness journey, where guests can paddle across calm waters, learn to surf with expert guidance, or simply spend the afternoon immersed in the restorative presence of the ocean.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of paddle
Noun
  • The cruise ship then towed the skiff back to Farragut Bay, according to the statement (Forbes has reached out to the Coast Guard and the cruise operator for further comment on the incident).
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fishing trips from King Salmon can take many forms, from drifting the broad Naknek River in a metal skiff boat to hopping aboard a floatplane for waters that see few other anglers all season.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
Verb
  • For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.
    — Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of oar
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
Definition of scow

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