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Meaning of "oarsman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OARSMAN

oarsman  [ˈɔːzmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OARSMAN

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verb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Oarsman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OARSMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

oarsman

Rowing

Rowing is the act of propelling a boat using the motion of oars in the water. The difference between paddling and rowing is that with rowing the oars have a mechanical connection with the boat, whereas with paddling the paddles are hand-held with no mechanical connection. This article deals with the more general types of rowing, such as for recreation and transport rather than the sport of competitive rowing which is a specialized case of racing using strictly regulated equipment and a highly refined technique.

Definition of oarsman in the English dictionary

The definition of oarsman in the dictionary is a man who rows, esp one who rows in a racing boat.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OARSMAN


doorsman
ˈdɔːzmən
groundsman
ˈɡraʊndzmən
guardsman
ˈɡɑːdzmən
kinsman
ˈkɪnzmən
lensman
ˈlenzmən
ombudsman
ˈɒmbʊdzmən
outdoorsman
ˌaʊtˈdɔːzmən
plainsman
ˈpleɪnzmən
pleaseman
ˈpliːzmən
salesman
ˈseɪlzmən
shoresman
ˈʃɔːzmən
swordsman
ˈsɔːdzmən
talesman
ˈteɪliːzmən
talisman
ˈtælɪzmən
Tasman
ˈtæzmən
tradesman
ˈtreɪdzmən
trewsman
ˈtruːzmən
tribesman
ˈtraɪbzmən
Wiseman
ˈwaɪzmən
woodsman
ˈwʊdzmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OARSMAN

oanshagh
OAP
OAPEC
oar
oarage
oared
oarfish
oarless
oarlike
oarlock
oarsmanship
oarsmen
oarswoman
oarweed
oary
OAS
oases
oasis
oast
oast house

WORDS THAT END LIKE OARSMAN

bail bondsman
batsman
businessman
busman
chessman
Congressman
craftsman
draftsman
frontiersman
gasman
Housman
huntsman
marksman
oversman
privateersman
Scotsman
spokesman
sportsman
statesman
steersman

Synonyms and antonyms of oarsman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «oarsman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OARSMAN

Find out the translation of oarsman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of oarsman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oarsman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

划桨手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

remero
570 millions of speakers

English

oarsman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डांड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المجذف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гребец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

remador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

oarlock
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rameur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Oarlock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ruderer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オアーズマン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

노 젓는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oarlock
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người chèo thuyền
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

oarlock
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओअरलॉक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kürek yatağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rematore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wioślarz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

весляр
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vâslaș
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κωπηλάτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

roeier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oarsman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

roer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of oarsman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OARSMAN»

The term «oarsman» is regularly used and occupies the 81.685 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OARSMAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «oarsman» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «oarsman» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oarsman

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OARSMAN»

Discover the use of oarsman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oarsman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Virtuous Minds: Intellectual Character Development
In no time the oarsman had gone ashore and returned with a report. “It is just a bunch of puppies, sir,” said the oarsmen. “Oh? How many puppies?” asked the chief Of course the oarsman wasn't in the habit of noting important details, and so  ...
Philip E. Dow, 2013
2
Mark of the Oarsman ...: A Narrative History of Rowing at ...
A narrative history of Syracuse University Rowing from late 1800s to 1960.
Malcolm R. Alama, 1963
3
Fiji
It's a nice spot with good swimming at high tide, though the beach at Oarsman's Bay Lodge is much better. Profits from Safe Landing go to community projects in nearby Naisisili village. Oarsman's Bay Lodge (Ratu Epeli Vuetibau, tel.
David Stanley, 2004
4
The Compassionate Samurai: Being Extraordinary in an ...
Oarsman. and. the. Adviser. Once upon a time in the days of sailing ships, kings, and queens, there were two men. They grew up on the same street and attended the same schools. They dated some of the same girls and went to the same ...
Brian Klemmer, 2009
5
The Reunion
[1/29/2010 9:08:33 pm] Justin Oarsman: Because I'm picturing you with tattoos in places hidden [1/29/2010 9:10:19pm] Emma Dumb: WHAT ABOUT MYPIC?? [1/ 29/2010 9:10:29 pm] Emma Dumb: LETME SHOW YOUHOWHOTIREALLYAM ...
Karen Smith, 2011
6
Out from Edom: Book I of the Irredente Chronicles
Hersey looked startled. “Surely that is illegal, sir,” he said. “It says in the Code of Proscriptions . . .” “No, Mr. Hersey,” Oarsman said. “That's civilian. We're Barbican Code — military and Guilds are Barbican Code.” “They are the same, however .
J. Patrick Sutton, 2009
7
Edward Hanlan, America's Champion Oarsman: With History And ...
Also, History And Portrait Of Edward A. Trickett, The Great Australian Oarsman.
Richard Kyle Fox, 2010
8
The Bandits from Río Frío: A Naturalistic and Humorous Novel ...
Evaristo left his charcoal shop and went in search of the oarsman who usually kept watch in Cecilia's patio until he went to sleep in his canoe. That oarsman had met the two charcoal sellers and most days was a regular visitor. The two sellers ...
Manuel Payno, 2007
9
Echoes of Dyma Dal Iesin: Book I of the Rugby Player's Tale
Observed the oarsman of the boat. The stockier monk silently turned and started to load their possessions into the boat from the hands of their Frankish escorts. “ Not to mention a very strong grip and good forearms.” Still, the monk worked on ...
Tuesday Shay, 2006
10
A Cruise to Nowhere (Lost at Sea)
Oarsman: “The way I heard things, there was an explosion in the laundry which caused an explosion in the boiler room. That explosion caused rupture of her side steel plates causing another chain reaction. She is taking on water faster than ...
E. Ray Jones, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OARSMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oarsman is used in the context of the following news items.
1
HERB BENHAM: Spots, restaurants and other tough monkeys
They're the three things that stay with you your whole life. Without them civilization is out of whack. And that's why an oarsman, when he goes ... «The Bakersfield Californian, Jul 15»
2
Once Upon a City: Prominent Canadians rest in Toronto's …
“Man whose prowess as an oarsman made Toronto known worldwide, passed away this morning — great conqueror conquered in turn by ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
3
Harry Miselbach won the Men's Novice Scull Final at Bournemouth …
Shanklin oarsman Harry Miselbach took control from the start, rowing a superb race and taking the win comfortably by four lengths. «On The Wight, Jul 15»
4
Despite low flows, Oregon river recreation busier than ever due to …
"The river at this flow is navigable by a skilled oarsman or woman. You may get stuck on a rock for a bit, but that happens at 10,000 cfs, too.''. «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
5
Charles Cousins named in World Rowing Championships squad
The Wilingham oarsman has recovered from a broken hand in time to be included in the men's quadruple scull squad alongside Graeme ... «Cambridge News, Jul 15»
6
Three More Vessels Planned For Yalodu Shipping
It handles franchise Shipping for the Yasawa, the Mamanucas, Vomo Island, Matamanoa, Turtle Island, Nabua and Oarsman Bay Lodge. «Fiji Sun Online, Jul 15»
7
The art of losing
Redgrave is the British oarsman who won a gold medal at each of five successive Olympic Games: certainly he knows about winning. But he ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jul 15»
8
The Edge: Jackie Lavin's son to wed on Cote d'Azur
He was in the Oarsman on Bridge Street in Dublin 4 for lunch with friends the day before that. Trust me to stick my oar in. On Saturday night in ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
9
Looking back: Yandina led way in Coast's growth
Mrs M Clark, Mrs Christina Low, Mrs Louisa Low and child (centre), John A Low (oarsman), Mary Clark and children. Yandina Hotel. THE hotel ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jul 15»
10
Brown shows swing in “The Boys in the Boat”
In a sport where every move has the potential to upset the entire boat, swing marks perfect synchronization between all eight oarsman, when ... «University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News, Jul 15»

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