scull
English
/skʌl/
noun
Definitions
- A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
- One of a pair of oars handled by a single rower.
- A small rowing boat, for one person.
- A light rowing boat used for racing by one, two, or four rowers, each operating two oars (sculls), one in each hand.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English sculle (a type of oar) derived from Old Norse skola (wash, rinse).
Origin
Old Norse
skola
Gloss
wash, rinse
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process