scull: Meaning and Definition of

scull

Pronunciation: (skul), [key]
— n.
  1. an oar mounted on a fulcrum at the stern of a small boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
  2. either of a pair of oars rowed by one rower.
  3. a boat propelled by an oar or oars.
  4. a light, narrow racing boat for one, two, or sometimes four rowers, each equipped with a pair of oars.
  5. a race involving such boats. Cf.
—v.t.
  1. to propel or convey by means of a scull or sculls.
—v.i.
  1. to propel a boat with a scull or sculls.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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