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sculls

The correct spelling is sculls.

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noun

Say it like: Scu-lls

The correct spelling is sculls. 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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Definition

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.

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