Transcription
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- [skuhl]
- /skʌl/
- /skʌl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skuhl]
- /skʌl/
Definitions of scull word
- noun scull an oar mounted on a fulcrum at the stern of a small boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward. 1
- noun scull either of a pair of oars rowed by one rower. 1
- noun scull a boat propelled by an oar or oars. 1
- noun scull a light, narrow racing boat for one, two, or sometimes four rowers, each equipped with a pair of oars. 1
- noun scull sculls, a race involving such boats. Compare double sculls, single sculls. 1
- verb with object scull to propel or convey by means of a scull or sculls. 1
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Origin of scull
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sculle < ?
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Parts of speech for Scull
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scull popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scull usage trend in Literature
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verb scull
noun scull
- 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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