Scull

Pronunciation: /skʌl/

Definitions of scull

noun a small rowboat or an oar for a rowboat

Example Sentences

A1 He rowed the boat with a scull.

A2 The scull of the boat was painted blue.

B1 She learned how to scull during her summer vacation.

B2 The scull of the rowing team was the strongest member.

C1 The scull of the boat was intricately carved and decorated.

C2 His skill in sculling earned him a spot on the national team.

Examples of scull in a Sentence

formal The rower used precise movements to scull the boat across the lake.

informal I love to scull on the weekends with my friends for some fun on the water.

slang Let's hop in the scull and cruise around the river for a bit.

figurative Her mind seemed to scull through the sea of information, searching for the answer.

Grammatical Forms of scull

• past tense: sculled
• plural: sculls
• comparative: more scull
• superlative: most scull
• present tense: scull
• future tense: will scull
• perfect tense: have sculled
• continuous tense: is sculling
• singular: scull
• positive degree: scull
• infinitive: to scull
• gerund: sculling
• participle: sculling

Origin and Evolution of scull

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'scull' originated from the Old French word 'escolle' meaning 'boat'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'scull' evolved to specifically refer to a small rowing boat propelled by a single oar or pair of oars, as well as the act of rowing such a boat.