oarsman
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Their fate wasn’t discovered until 1808, when the captain of an American merchant ship anchored just off Pitcairn Island heard a local oarsman speaking “crisp and proper English.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2022
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
A young oarsman at the Iraqi Rowing Union finishes an afternoon sculling session on the Tigris.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 17, 2013
Even on his bench, caught up in the mighty rhythm of the rowing, one oarsman among sixty in a ship racing over void grey seas, he felt himself exposed, defenseless.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
These oarsmen went on to be significant contributors to their communities, from surgeons and veterinarians to bankers and executives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Both oarsmen competed in the previous two races, with Ferraro hoping for a hat-trick and Doran wishing to break a losing streak.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025
There are no organized tours, but going with the local oarsmen is a great way to help the local economy.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2017
“Feather your blades,” Arnold tells his oarsmen, giving Ben a clear shot as the boat slows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2016
Outstanding oarsmen were lionized in the national press, even in the era of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
