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scull

The correct spelling is scull.

How to pronounce scull

/skʌl/
noun

IPA: /skʌl/

Say it like: Scu-ll

The correct spelling is scull. A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
  2. 2.One of a pair of oars handled by a single rower.
  3. 3.A small rowing boat, for one person.
  4. 4.A light rowing boat used for racing by one, two, or four rowers, each operating two oars (sculls), one in each hand.
  5. 5.A skull cap. A small bowl-shaped helmet, without visor or bever.

verb

  1. 1.To row a boat using a scull or sculls.
  2. 2.To skate while keeping both feet in contact with the ground or ice.
  3. 3.To drink the entire contents of (a drinking vessel) without pausing.

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