scull

noun

UK/skʌl/
US/skʌl/

Definitions of scull noun

tool

  1. Countable

    A short oar, typically used in pairs, to propel a small, light boat.

vessel

  1. Countable

    A small, light boat designed for the sport of sculling.

Phrases of scull noun

  • sculls

    A competition involving lightweight boats, where each participant uses two oars to propel their boat.

    They secured a silver medal in the quadruple sculls event.

verb

UK/skʌl/
US/skʌl/

Definitions of scull verb

  1. Intransitive

    To propel a boat through the water using a pair of oars.

    • She sculls on the lake every morning.

    • They sculled hard in the race to overtake their rivals.

    • It was a pleasure to watch him scull with such skill.