Oarswomen: meaning, definitions and examples
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oarswomen
[ ˈɔrzˌwɪmɪn ]
sports, rowing
Oarswomen are female athletes who participate in the sport of rowing. They can compete in various types of races, either individually or as part of a team. Oarswomen are trained to paddle boats using oars and often participate in competitions at various levels, from amateur to professional.
Synonyms
crew member, rower.
Examples of usage
- The oarswomen trained rigorously for the upcoming championship.
- Several oarswomen from our club were selected for the national team.
- She has been an accomplished oarswoman for over a decade.
Translations
Translations of the word "oarswomen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 remadoras
🇮🇳 नौकायन करने वाली महिलाएं
🇩🇪 Ruderinnen
🇮🇩 perempuan pendayung
🇺🇦 веслярки
🇵🇱 wioślarki
🇯🇵 オールを漕ぐ女性たち
🇫🇷 rameuses
🇪🇸 remeras
🇹🇷 kız kürekçiler
🇰🇷 노 젓는 여성들
🇸🇦 نساء التجديف
🇨🇿 veslařky
🇸🇰 veslárky
🇨🇳 女划船者
🇸🇮 veslačice
🇮🇸 áróður konur
🇰🇿 кемелік әйелдер
🇬🇪 ნავზე მყვანი ქალები
🇦🇿 qadın yelkənçilər
🇲🇽 remadoras
Etymology
The term 'oarswoman' combines the word 'oar', which is derived from the Old English 'ār', meaning 'a pole or rod' used to propel a boat, with the suffix 'woman', indicating the female gender. The usage of 'oarswoman' began to gain popularity in the late 20th century as women's participation in competitive rowing increased, leading to the establishment of separate categories for female athletes in rowing competitions. As women's sports received more visibility and recognition, terms like 'oarswoman' became an essential part of the rowing community's lexicon, highlighting the contributions and efforts of female rowers. This word reflects the ongoing evolution of gender roles in sports and the drive for inclusivity.