Meaning of the word scull in English

What does scull mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scull

US /skʌl/
UK /skʌl/

Noun

1.

a short oar used in a pair by a single rower

Example:
He gripped the scull firmly and pushed off from the dock.
The rower adjusted his sculls before the race.
2.

a boat propelled by sculls

Example:
The crew practiced in their new racing scull.
He entered the competition in a single scull.

Verb

propel (a boat) with a scull or sculls

Example:
He learned to scull a small boat across the lake.
They would often scull down the river on weekends.