Competitive Sports Vocabulary

noun a person who rows a boat or other watercraft, typically using oars

• The skilled oarsman effortlessly guided the boat through the rough waters.
• The oarsman made rowing look easy as pie out there on the lake.
• That oarsman really knows how to paddle like a boss!
• In life's journey, we are all oarsmen rowing against the currents of challenges.

noun a short distance that can be easily reached by spitting, typically used to indicate a very close proximity

• The two buildings were within spitting distance of each other.
• The grocery store is just a stone's throw away, practically spitting distance.
• I can't believe we found parking in spitting distance of the concert venue!
• The deadline for the project is looming, we are in spitting distance of completion.

noun A person who owns or sails a yacht.

• The experienced yachtsman navigated through the storm with ease.
• The yachtsman had a blast sailing on the open water.
• That yachtsman is living the high life on his boat.
• As a yachtsman in the sea of life, he always stays afloat despite challenges.

verb to boast or brag excessively or loudly

• She refused to outbrag her competitors in the business world, preferring to let her work speak for itself.
• He always tries to outbrag his friends when it comes to his accomplishments.
• I bet he's just trying to outbrag us to impress the girls.
• Sometimes it's better to outbrag your fears and take on new challenges.