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oarsmen

noun

plural of oarsman

as in rowers

a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars the only oarsman in a rowboat designed for two

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Recent Examples of oarsmen While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Nonetheless, killing such huge creatures was exceptionally risky—and not just for the oarsmen and harpooners in the boats. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026 In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls. — James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026

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rowers

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The show’s lead Miku Martineau and her pack of rowers hit the open water to soak up as much information about the sport as possible.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Several others were Olympic rowers, with a weightlifter, Olympic gladiator and NASA engineer rounding out the team.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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