n.
each of a pair of small oars used by a single rower.
▸an oar placed over the stern of a boat to propel it with a side to side motion.
▸a light, narrow boat propelled with a scull or a pair of sculls.
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(sculls)
a race between boats in which each participant uses a pair of oars.
v.
propel a boat with sculls.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: of unknown origin.