Oarsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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oarsman

 

[ หˆษ”หrzmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

rowing

A person who rows a boat, especially as a competitor in races.

Synonyms

paddler, rower, sculler.

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Word Description / Examples
oarsman

Refers to a person who rows, often in a more formal or traditional context, such as competitive rowing or historical descriptions.

  • The skilled oarsman guided the boat swiftly through the water

Examples of usage

  • The oarsman guided the boat through the rough waters.
  • She was a skilled oarsman and led her team to victory in the regatta.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A person who rows, whether professionally or for leisure.

Synonyms

paddler, rower, sculler.

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oarsman

Someone who rows a boat using oars, often in a competitive racing context.

  • The oarsman won the gold medal at the rowing championship.
  • The skilled oarsman guided the boat through the rough waters.
rower

A general term for someone who rows, either recreationally or competitively, using oars.

  • She joined the rowing team and became an accomplished rower.
  • The rowers trained hard for the upcoming regatta.
sculler

Specifically refers to someone who rows a small boat with two oars, one in each hand, typically in a racing context.

  • The sculler skillfully balanced his boat during the race.
  • Single scullers compete individually rather than in teams.
paddler

Usually refers to someone who uses a single-bladed paddle, common in canoeing or kayaking.

  • The paddler maneuvered the kayak through the narrow river.
  • Experienced paddlers can navigate both calm and turbulent waters.

Examples of usage

  • The oarsman enjoyed spending his weekends rowing on the lake.
  • As an experienced oarsman, he offered to teach newcomers the art of rowing.

Translations

Translations of the word "oarsman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น remador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruderer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendayung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัะปัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wioล›larz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ•ใŽๆ‰‹ (ใ“ใŽใฆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rameur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ remero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผrekรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ ์ “๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฏู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ veslaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veslรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ’ๆกจ่€… (huรกjiวŽng zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veslaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกramaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตะบัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qayฤฑqรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ remero

Etymology

The term 'oarsman' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the word 'oar' which can be traced back to Old English. Rowing has been a popular form of transportation and sport for centuries, with oarsmen playing a crucial role in navigating boats across water bodies. The skill and strength of oarsmen have been admired and celebrated in various cultures, making them an integral part of maritime history.

See also: oar, oaring.