oarsman

Example Sentences

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“I mean, he epitomizes what it takes to be a successful oarsman or oarswoman.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

He'd hoped to be back as an oarsman within a day or two but he is still not in the best shape.

From BBC • May 1, 2021

Baldomero Ballesteros Sr. was a local champion oarsman, with the same long arms and strong will as his youngest son.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 13, 2020

The dark evergreens in the foreground and the luminous mountain in the background dwarf a solitary oarsman on a serene expanse of water.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2013

“You’re bloody mad,” said an oarsman off Storm Dancer.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin