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- [awrz-muh n, ohrz-]
- /ˈɔrz mən, ˈoʊrz-/
- /ˈɔːz.mən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awrz-muh n, ohrz-]
- /ˈɔrz mən, ˈoʊrz-/
Definitions of oarsman word
- noun plural oarsman a person who rows a boat, especially a racing boat; rower. 1
- noun oarsman A rower, especially as a member of a racing team. 1
- noun oarsman male rower 1
- noun oarsman a man who rows, esp one who rows in a racing boat 0
- noun oarsman a person who rows, esp. one who rows a racing shell 0
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Origin of oarsman
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705; oar + 's1 + -man
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Parts of speech for Oarsman
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oarsman popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
oarsman usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oarsman
noun oarsman
- rower — to propel a vessel by the leverage of an oar or the like.
- boatman — A boatman is a man who is paid by people to take them across an area of water in a small boat, or a man who hires boats out to them for a short time.
- ferryman — a person who owns or operates a ferry.
- gondolier — a person who rows or poles a gondola.
- oar — a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.
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