Synonyms for scull

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : skuhl

Phonetic Transcription : skʌl

Top 10 synonyms for scull

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Définition of scull

Origin : kind of short, light, spoon-bladed oar, mid-14c., of unknown origin. The verb is from 1620s, from the noun. Related: Sculled; sculling.

As in paddle : noun item used for propelling object
As in oar : noun paddle
As in paddle : verb propel with arms or tool
As in row : verb move boat with paddle

Example sentences :

For a few moments, I now heard no more in the water; and I began to scull again.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

Greer went back to the stern, picked up an oar and began to scull.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

He found it impractical to remain longer in the stern attempting to scull.
Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams

I got an oar over the stern to scull, but I was not fit for much exertion.
Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer

"Put it over the stern and scull it," directed someone on the float.
Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour

Kathleen could row, and she put the oars in the rowlocks, and sat down to scull.
Extract from : « Grey Town » by Gerald Baldwin

A name of the London wherry of a larger size than the scull.
Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth

I did so, Davies sounding with his scull between the strokes.
Extract from : « The Riddle of the Sands » by Erskine Childers

Dexter slipped into his place, took the scull, and began to row.
Extract from : « Quicksilver » by George Manville Fenn

He shall put an oar over the stern and scull you right in under the bowsprit.
Extract from : « Sail Ho! » by George Manville Fenn

Antonyms for scull

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