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n. - A racing shell that is propelled by a type of oar; Each of a pair of short oars that are used by a single oarsman; A long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward

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  • scull the boat
  • Rowing in a racing shell or "scull" resembles skating on a pond.
  • So the bones and the scull are the same.
  • Cut to man rowing in a scull across a still river.
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