n.
Pronunciation: ' sk ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English skulle
Date: 14th century
1 a : an oar used at the stern of a boat to propel it forward with a thwartwise motion b : either of a pair of oars usually less than 10 feet (3 meters) in length and operated by one person
2 : a racing shell propelled by one or two persons using sculls