oarsmen

oars·man

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [awrz-muh n, ohrz-]
- /ˈɔrz mən, ˈoʊrz-/
- /ˈɔːz.mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awrz-muh n, ohrz-]
- /ˈɔrz mən, ˈoʊrz-/

Definitions of oarsmen word

noun plural oarsmen a person who rows a boat, especially a racing boat; rower. 1
noun oarsmen Plural form of oarsman. 1

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Origin of oarsmen

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 Oarsmen

noun

adjective

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adverb

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oarsmen 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 72% 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.

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Synonyms for oarsmen

noun oarsmen

ferrymen — Plural form of ferryman.
gondoliers — Plural form of gondolier.
oars — a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat.

All 3 Synonyms of oarsmen