oarsman
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The oil on canvas shows an oarsman in a top hat rowing his skiff on languid waters.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
He'd hoped to be back as an oarsman within a day or two but he is still not in the best shape.
From BBC ● May 1, 2021
Now I am drifting through a long afternoon, or beached like an oarsman who has run out of water.
From The Guardian ● May 7, 2020
Baldomero Ballesteros Sr. was a local champion oarsman, with the same long arms and strong will as his youngest son.
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 13, 2020
He had never yet been beaten, had never been obliged to surrender a jersey to a rival oarsman.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
These oarsmen went on to be significant contributors to their communities, from surgeons and veterinarians to bankers and executives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Both oarsmen competed in the previous two races, with Ferraro hoping for a hat-trick and Doran wishing to break a losing streak.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025
There are no organized tours, but going with the local oarsmen is a great way to help the local economy.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2017
“Feather your blades,” Arnold tells his oarsmen, giving Ben a clear shot as the boat slows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2016
Well-trained oarsmen, in Ulbrickson’s experience, were like high-strung racehorses.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
