Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oarsmen
noun
/ˈɔːrz.mən/
Definition
oarsmen are individuals who row boats, typically in a competitive or recreational context.
Examples
- The oarsmen synchronized their strokes perfectly during the race.
- Each oarsman on the team is trained to maintain their rhythm.
- He became an accomplished oarsman after years of practice.
Meaning
The term refers to male athletes or workers who propel a boat forward by using oars, which are long poles with a blade at one end.
Synonyms
- rower
- boatman
- crew member
