noun
scull
skuhl
Scull (noun) means a light, narrow rowing boat, or one of the pair of oars used to row it. Example: “She trained every morning in her single scull.”
noun
1
A light, narrow rowing boat, or one of the pair of oars used to row it.
"She trained every morning in her single scull."
verb
1
To row a boat using one or two sculls.
"He sculled across the lake at dawn."
How to use scull
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of racing rowing boat and its oars, or the act of rowing one.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
single scull
double scull
sculling race
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Word forms
- Plural
- sculls
- Third person singular
- sculls
- Past tense
- sculled
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Etymology
From Middle English sculle, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to an Old Norse word meaning "to rinse" or "wash."
Rhymes for scull
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What does “scull” mean?
The word “scull” means a light, narrow rowing boat, or one of the pair of oars used to row it. In plain terms, a type of racing rowing boat and its oars, or the act of rowing one.
How do you pronounce “scull”?
“Scull” is pronounced skuhl (/skʌl/ in IPA).
How do you use “scull” in a sentence?
Here is “scull” used in a sentence: “She trained every morning in her single scull.”
What part of speech is “scull”?
Depending on how it is used, “scull” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “scull” come from?
The word “scull” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sculle, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to an Old Norse word meaning "to rinse" or "wash.".
How many meanings does “scull” have?
“Scull” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, narrow rowing boat, or one of the pair of oars used to row it.
