Sculling

Sculling
Scull Scull, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sculled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sculling}.] (Naut.) To impel (a boat) with a pair of sculls, or with a single scull or oar worked over the stern obliquely from side to side. [1913 Webster]

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