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sculling

WordNet
  1. (n) sculling
    rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  1. (n) sculling
    The act or operation of propelling a boat with one oar at the stern. The oar is moved sidewise with a peculiar twist or feathering by which the handle describes a figure of 8, and the blade presses against the water alternately on the one side and the other. The action of the blade resembles that of a screw propeller, but the motion is alternating or reversed at each stroke, instead of a continuous revolution. See cut under scull.
Usage in the news

Alan Campbell has won a bronze medal in the men's single sculls. belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Photo courtesy of Andi Scull. austinchronicle.com

David Scull for The New York Times. nytimes.com

SCULLS, HANDBALL AND A NIGHT SHIFT . ktrs.com

Three years ago, in the TLS, Andrew Scull reviewed David Healy's book MANIA A short history of bipolar disorder. commonwealmagazine.org

Jeanette just acquired her scull in June and is working at the precision balance required for mastering the 25-year-old craft. morningjournalnews.com

Hamadou Djibo Issaka competes in the men's single sculls . msn.foxsports.com

NOR wins Men's Double Sculls at Munich. msn.foxsports.com

'Deep catch' more efficient than propeller-like sculling motion, professor says. baltimoresun.com

On May 26, experts on the subject of Dr Lindsey Durham's medicines will give a tour and lecture on the subject at the Durham Herb Trail located in the Oconee National Forest near the Scull Shoals village historical site. onlineathens.com

The herb trail was established by the Friends of Scull Shoals as an educational program. onlineathens.com

CINDY SCULL Here's the first fake move poster DJ photo card, circa 1996. thebuzz947.com

A leading medal contender in the lightweight double scull, Zac Purchase and his rowing partner Mark Hunter are defending Olympic champions in the event. msn.foxsports.com

Olympics-Women's rowing quadruple sculls final. chicagotribune.com

I limit my scull rowing outings to either going north or south on the bay, on the theory that I stand a better chance of surviving if I capsize my scull closer to shore. arwickonline.com

Usage in literature

He sculled the small craft quickly over the intervening distance and was soon alongside. "Boy Scouts in the North Sea" by G. Harvey Ralphson

When the men drew a little nearer Wyllard stood up with the big sculling oar in his hand. "Masters of the Wheat-Lands" by Harold Bindloss

Nearly capsizing, her heart beat as the boat rocked back into safety and she tried to scull after the runaway with the remaining oar. "The Opened Shutters" by Clara Louise Burnham

I'd like to see him and her double sculling. "Littlebourne Lock" by F. Bayford Harrison

A name of the London wherry of a larger size than the scull. "The Sailor's Word-Book" by William Henry Smyth

Tie your horse to a tree and allow me to scull you up the river. "Grey Town" by Gerald Baldwin

Now jump in, and I'll scull you over to Long Point in no time. "A Little Maid of Province Town" by Alice Turner Curtis

Out in the lake behind them their pursuers were struggling forward, sculling with the remaining oar. "The Huntress" by Hulbert Footner

Springing into the dory, he sculled rapidly to the beach. "Jim Spurling, Fisherman" by Albert Walter Tolman

Then he sculled to the beach; where a group of idlers stood looking out to sea. "Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea" by Charles H. L. Johnston

Usage in poetry
But ere it fell, two thundering blows
Upon his scull descend;
From Ursine's knotty club they came,
Who ran to save his friend.
Old Kaspar took it from the boy
Who stood expectant by;
And then the old man shook his head,
And with a natural sigh,
'Tis some poor fellow's scull, said he,
Who fell in the great victory.