oarsman

[US]/'ɔːzmən/
[UK]/'ɔrzmən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.rower;proficient oarsman

Example Sentences

The skilled oarsman effortlessly guided the boat through the rough waters.

The experienced oarsman won multiple rowing competitions.

The young oarsman trained diligently every day to improve his skills.

The oarsman's strong arms propelled the boat forward with each stroke.

The oarsman steered the boat towards the dock with precision.

The oarsman adjusted the oars to maintain the boat's course.

The oarsman's rhythmic rowing kept the boat moving steadily across the lake.

The oarsman's technique was flawless, ensuring efficient propulsion of the boat.

The oarsman's determination to succeed drove him to practice diligently every day.

The oarsman's coordination with his teammates was crucial for their victory in the race.

Real-world Examples

The skiff headed southward. The oarsmen took their time.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Each boat is manned by ten oarsmen and ten fishermen.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Thirty-five year old Chum Chhorvy is an oarsman and team leader who has trained hard for this year's races.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

" No talk" ! the oarsman growled again. " Sound carries over water, Ser Fool" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

" Your oarsman winkled you and threw your letter in the sea" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" Little Narbo wants to be an oarsman, " Cat told them. " If you got him, you'd have six" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" The Drowned God needed a strong oarsman, I fear, " replied the stocky man with the white streak in his beard.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

" It's there, " Lewys said. " Four oarsmen. The galley is anchored just past the point. Mad Prendos" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

That all changed when Yale issued a challenge to Harvard “to test the superiority of the oarsmen of the two colleges.”

Source: Entering Harvard University

Men of Sidon and Arvad were your oarsmen; your skilled men, Tyre, were aboard as your sailors.

Source: 26 Ezekiel Soundtrack Bible Theater Version - NIV

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