oarsman

noun oars·man \ˈȯrz-mən\

: a person who rows a boat especially as a member of a racing team

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: one who rows especially in a racing crew

— oars·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun

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noun oars·man \ˈȯrz-mən\

plural oars·men \-mən\

: a person who rows a boat

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