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scull Synonyms
Another word for scull
Choosing another word for scull depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Each of a pair of small, light oars operated by a single rower, or a single oar worked from side to side over the stern of a boat to propel it forward.
Usage Example
"The rower gripped a oar in each hand and pulled smoothly against the current."
Strong
oar
paddle
• verb (Context 2)
To propel a light boat using a pair of short oars held by a single rower, or by working a single oar from side to side over the stern.
Usage Example
"She learned to row along the calm river every morning before classes."
Strong
row
paddle
• noun (Context 3)
A light, narrow racing boat propelled by one or more rowers, each using a pair of short oars.
Usage Example
"At dawn, the university crew carried their racing shell down to the boathouse dock."
Strong
shell
Weak
rowboat
skiff
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scull. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scull