Definitions for: Scull


[n] a racing shell propelled by one or two oarsmen pulling two oars
[n] one of a pair of short-handled oars
[n] a long-handled oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward
[v] propel (a boat) with sculls



Webster (1913) Definition: Scull, n. (Anat.)
The skull. [Obs.]


Scull, n. [See 1st School.]
A shoal of fish. --Milton.


Scull, n. [Of uncertain origin; cf. Icel. skola to
wash.]
1. (Naut.)
(a) A boat; a cockboat. See Sculler.
(b) One of a pair of short oars worked by one person.
(c) A single oar used at the stern in propelling a boat.

2. (Zo["o]l.) The common skua gull. [Prov. Eng.]


Scull, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Sculled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Sculling.] (Naut.)
To impel (a boat) with a pair of sculls, or with a single
scull or oar worked over the stern obliquely from side to
side.


Scull, v. i.
To impel a boat with a scull or sculls.

See Also: oar, racing shell, row, shell

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