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sculled

scull
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skuhl]
    • /skʌl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skuhl]
    • /skʌl/

Definitions of sculled word

  • noun sculled 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 sculled either of a pair of oars rowed by one rower. 1
  • noun sculled a boat propelled by an oar or oars. 1
  • noun sculled a light, narrow racing boat for one, two, or sometimes four rowers, each equipped with a pair of oars. 1
  • noun sculled sculls, a race involving such boats. Compare double sculls, single sculls. 1
  • verb with object sculled to propel or convey by means of a scull or sculls. 1

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Origin of sculled

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English sculle < ?

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Sculled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sculled 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.
According to our data about 58% 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.

sculled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sculled

verb sculled

  • canoed — Simple past tense and past participle of canoe.

Top questions with sculled

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