double scull
A 'double scull' refers to both a type of boat and a rowing event involving two athletes, each using two oars.
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Definition
B2Rowing
(technical, sports)A narrow boat for two rowers, each using a pair of oars.
Example
- The double scull requires perfect coordination between the two rowers.
B2Rowing
(sports)A race involving boats where two rowers each use two oars.
Example
- They won the gold medal in the double scull event.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double scull":
single scullquadruple scullcoxless paircoxless fourboat race