scull
scull — noun
- scullsingular
- scullsplural
1. One of a matching pair of narrow oars that a rower operates simultaneously, grip
One of a matching pair of narrow oars that a rower operates simultaneously, gripping one with the left hand and the other with the right, to drive a lightweight racing shell forward.
Ritu fitted the scull into the oarlock and dipped the blade cleanly into the river.
collocation: fit a scull into the oarlock
The wooden scull splintered when Pedro hit a submerged rock near the bank.
Each rower checked that the pair of sculls were the same length before practice began.
Paloma's carbon-fibre scull is lighter than the older wooden ones stored in the boathouse.
Rowers often tape the handle of a scull for a better grip in wet weather.
文法句型
scull + verb
a/the + scull
用法筆記
A scull is one of a pair used by a single rower; this differs from an oar, which is larger and usually held with both hands.
常見錯誤
2. A narrow, lightweight racing boat designed for one or two people who row using a
A narrow, lightweight racing boat designed for one or two people who row using a pair of short oars each.
Ada carried the long, narrow scull down to the dockside with help from a teammate.
collocation: carry a scull
A single-person scull is less than thirty centimetres wide but glides fast on calm water.
compound noun: single-person scull
Dewi wiped the dew off the scull before sliding the craft to the starting line.
The team stored their scull in a heated shed to protect the hull in winter.
- racing shell
a more general term for any lightweight rowing boat, including those for sweep rowing
- rowboat
a heavier, wider boat for general use; not built for speed like a scull
文法句型
a/the + scull
scull + noun
用法筆記
Often modified by the number of rowers it seats: 'single scull' (one rower), 'double scull' (two rowers).
3. A competitive event in which lightweight racing shells, each rowed by one or two
A competitive event in which lightweight racing shells, each rowed by one or two athletes wielding two oars simultaneously, race over a fixed distance.
The women's single scull started at eight, with six boats lined up at the buoy.
phrase: single scull (race event)
Soraya watched the final scull from a bridge, cheering as two boats finished together.
The club entered a double scull in the regional championships and won by three lengths.
Heavy fog delayed the start of the scull, so officials postponed the race.
文法句型
a/the + scull
scull + race
用法筆記
Used as a countable noun referring to a specific race event: 'a scull', 'the scull'. The broader term for a series of boat races is 'regatta'.
scull — verb
- scullpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sculls3rd person singular
- sculling-ing form
- sculledpast simple
1. To propel a narrow racing boat by gripping two short oars — one in each hand — a
To propel a narrow racing boat by gripping two short oars — one in each hand — and driving the blades through the water with a smooth, repeating motion of the legs and arms.
Eric learned to scull on the Grand Union Canal, practising every weekend before sunrise.
intransitive: learn to scull
Takeshi sculled his boat across the reservoir, timing each stroke to keep the hull level.
transitive: scull + boat + preposition phrase
The coach showed Yael how to scull efficiently by keeping her wrists flat.
Ritu sculled steadily for thirty minutes without pausing, building the endurance needed for the race.
Selim sculled the double to the far end of the lake and back before noon.
文法句型
scull + object
scull (no object)
scull + preposition phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'row': rowing uses one larger oar per person held with both hands; sculling uses two smaller oars, one in each hand, producing a different stroke rhythm.