oarsman

Galley labor source

An oarsman is a person who rows a boat, especially one who rows as part of a crew in competitive rowing.

The term applies regardless of sex, though *oarswoman* exists as an alternative.

The oarsmen pulled in perfect unison across the finish line.

athlete

sculler

One who propels a boat

varsity · competition · sprint · endurance · training · fitness · strength · ergometer · coach · collegiate

technique

stroke

Sudden brain blood blockage

recovery · feather · sweep · scull · blades · timing · cadence · synchrony · rhythm · balance

crew

boatswain

Ship's deck petty officer

skipper · mate · ferryman · gondolier · waterman · bargeman · galley-slave · trireme · longship · bireme

equipment

shell

Hard outer covering

oarlock · rowlock · gunwale · hull · slide · handle · blade · shaft · collar · sleeve

vessel

scull

Lightweight racing rowboat

  • dinghySmall auxiliary watercraft
  • skiffSmall, light rowing boat
  • wherryLight shallow rowing vessel

rowboat · canoe · kayak · single · double · quad · eight · four · pair · cutter

Categories
Opposites
rowing role

oarsmancoxswain

Boat steerer and commander

cox · steersman · helmsman · passenger · coach

water locomotion method

oarsmanmotorboater

One operating engine-propelled watercraft

motorist · sailor · paddler · kayaker · canoeist

Family

oarsmen

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G