oarsman

/ˈɔrzmən/
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Other forms: oarsmen

Definitions of oarsman
  1. noun
    someone who rows a boat
    synonyms: rower
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    types:
    oarswoman
    a woman oarsman
    sculler
    someone who sculls (moves a long oar pivoted on the back of the boat to propel the boat forward)
    stroke
    the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
    type of:
    boater, boatman, waterman
    someone who drives or rides in a boat
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