oarsman
Translation
oarsman, rower
Examples
The oarsman rowed with powerful strokes.
The oarsman rowed with powerful strokes.
He was a skilled oarsman on the university team.
He was a skilled oarsman on the university team.
Grammar Patterns
((an oarsman)) a person who rows a boat The oarsman trained every day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rower, sculler
Etymology
Comes from 'oar' (a pole for rowing) + 'man'. Literally, a person who uses an oar.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'oar' + 'man'. It's simply a man with an oar.