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sculling

[skʌlɪŋ]

sculling Definition

  • 1the action of propelling a boat with a pair of oars, one in each hand, turning them slightly in opposite directions to provide forward thrust.
  • 2the sport of racing in shells that are propelled by sculling.

Using sculling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sculling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was sculling on the river when he saw the accident.

  • Example

    She won a gold medal in sculling at the Olympics.

  • Example

    Sculling requires a lot of upper body strength and coordination.

sculling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sculling

Phrases with sculling

  • a narrow racing boat for one person propelled by two short oars, one in each hand

    Example

    He won the race in a single scull.

  • double scull

    a racing boat for two people propelled by two short oars, one in each hand

    Example

    They competed in the double scull event.

  • a racing boat for four people propelled by two short oars each

    Example

    The quad scull team won the championship.

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Summary: sculling in Brief

Sculling [skʌlɪŋ] is the action of propelling a boat with a pair of oars, or the sport of racing in shells that are propelled by sculling. It requires upper body strength and coordination. Sculling boats come in different sizes, including single sculls, double sculls, and quad sculls.