Oarsmen Meaning in English
word · lemma: oarsman
ˈɔɹzmən
ORZ-muhn
ˈɔːzmɛn
AWZ-men
Definition
People, usually men, who row boats by using oars, often as part of a team in competitions or for transportation.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in the context of sports like rowing, or for traditional boat transportation. The female version is 'oarswoman'; 'rowers' is the gender-neutral alternative. 'Oarsmen' often refers to members of a rowing crew.
Spanish: remerosPortuguese (BR): remadoresPortuguese (PT): remadoresChinese (Simplified): 划桨手Chinese (Traditional): 劃槳手Hindi: चप्पू चलाने वालेArabic: مجدفونBengali: মাঝি - বৈঠাচালকRussian: гребцыJapanese: 漕手（そうしゅ） - オール係（オールがかり）Vietnamese: tay chèo - người chèo thuyềnKorean: 노잡이 - 조정 선수Turkish: kürekçiUrdu: چپو چلانے والےIndonesian: pendayung - awak dayung
Example Sentences
The oarsmen rowed the boat across the lake.
basic
There were eight oarsmen on the team.
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The old photos show the famous oarsmen of the club.
basic
Everyone cheered as the oarsmen reached the finish line.
natural
Some oarsmen train before sunrise to be ready for races.
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The coach gave the oarsmen some tips before the regatta.
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