Used in a Sentence

sculling

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for sculling.

Editorial note

So the tech stock sculling didn't take them by surprise but they're looking for a big correction starting fairly soon.

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Quick take

the use of oars to propel a boat by moving them through the water on both sides of the craft, or moving one oar over the stern.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sculling gathered in one view.

N

the use of oars to propel a boat by moving them through the water on both sides of the craft, or moving one oar over the stern.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sculling.

N

the use of oars to propel a boat by moving them through the water on both sides of the craft, or moving one oar over the stern.

Example sentences

1

So the tech stock sculling didn't take them by surprise but they're looking for a big correction starting fairly soon.

2

It brought back memories of going sculling at the peak of winter.

3

Strokeside is always port, even if in that particular boat stroke's oar is actually on the starboard side- and even in a sculling boat!

4

AKA, the ability to float indefinitely with little or no expended effort (ideally no effort at all, but some people have body builds which make light sculling necessary).

5

Olympic rower here - You're right there has been a shift towards Concept2 Comp blades in sculling (and with that a reconfiguration of oar, inboard, and outboard length).

6

There's a risk of 'falling into the water involuntarily' in most activities involving small boats: canoeing, kayaking, sailing dinghies, sculling or rowing in a shell.

7

When rowing (sculling) you face backwards.

8

Fishing, kayaking, sculling, stand-up paddle-boarding, biking, camping are typical activities for our family.

9

Being in a study group with a prince, going to a club with an heiress, or sculling with a billionaires' kid is not an opportunity most parents can give their children outside of sending them to a place like Harvard.

Quote examples

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- Biorower simulates proper sculling technique, boat rotation and uses mechanical gears instead of a flywheel Anyhow - great to see more innovation like Aviron in the space even if it's "just" targeted at recreational/fitness use case.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use sculling in a sentence?

So the tech stock sculling didn't take them by surprise but they're looking for a big correction starting fairly soon.

What does sculling mean?

the use of oars to propel a boat by moving them through the water on both sides of the craft, or moving one oar over the stern.

What part of speech is sculling?

sculling is commonly used as N.