oarsman
noun
a person who rows a boat, especially a racing boat; rower.
oarsmanship
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a word derived from
oarsman.
Example Sentences
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For months, 2,180 cadets and officers of the Thai navy had worked strenuously to perfect their oarsmanship.
From Time Magazine Archive
For reasons which were set forth at the commencement of the chapter on scientific oarsmanship, the very best oar may fail to see his own faults.
From Boating by W. B. Woodgate
The Trent, though one of the finest of our English rivers, does very little for oarsmanship.
From Boating by W. B. Woodgate
Theoretically a man might, by unaided scientific study, elaborate for himself the most improved system or principle of oarsmanship.
From Boating by W. B. Woodgate
Still more is the standard of oarsmanship raised among juniors when the older hands of a club take them in charge and coach them.
From Boating by W. B. Woodgate
