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scull

/skʌl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large open boat with a shallow draft, propelled by oars or a sail, used for rowing or sailing on inland or sheltered waters.

    - "He went sculling on the lake every summer."
    - "The scull was designed for use on calm waters."
  • verb

    To row a sculling boat.

    - "I enjoy sculling on the river."
    - "She was sculling in the morning when I saw her."
Pronunciation
  1. /skʌl/



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  2. /skʌl/



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  3. /skʌl/



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Synonyms

chug , brainpan , harnpan
Rhymes
Words rhyming with scull
duel , school , cool
Variants
List of all variants of scull that leads to same result
scull , sculls , sculled , sculler , scullers , sculling
Etymology
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Old English skolle, probably derived from skulan 'to pull'.

Trivia
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  1. Sculling is a popular recreational activity in many countries, particularly in Europe and North America.

  2. The term 'scull' comes from Old English and means 'to pull'.

  3. Sculling boats are typically lightweight and easy to maneuver, making them ideal for use on calm waters.

Related Concepts
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  1. rowing: Sculling is a type of rowing where each oar is controlled by one rower, as opposed to rowing in a larger boat with a crew.

  2. oars: Sculling requires the use of two oars, one in each hand, to propel the boat forward.

Culture
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Sculling has a rich history, particularly in the sport of rowing. It is often associated with leisure activities and is popular in various parts of the world, including Europe and North America.

How to Memorize "scull"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person rowing a small boat with two oars.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'scull' with the image of a small boat being rowed on calm waters.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Sculling is cool' to help memorize the word.

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