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sculled

/skʌld/ /skoʊld/

Meanings
verb
To row a boat using a scull or sculls.

Examples :

"She sculled across the lake, enjoying the peace and quiet of the early morning. "
sport nautical sailing vehicle action

Related Words

Illustration pausing

pausing verb

/ˈpɔzɪŋ/ /ˈpɑzɪŋ/

To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

"After running to catch the bus, she was pausing to catch her breath before walking the rest of the way. "

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learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

Illustration contact

contact noun

/ˈkɒntækt/ /kənˈtækt/

The act of touching physically; being in close association.

"The contact between the two teams was fierce during the soccer match. "

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contents verb

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

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keeping verb

/ˈkiːpɪŋ/

To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.

"My grandmother is keeping a strict diet to maintain her health. "

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morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

Illustration sculls

sculls noun

/skʌlz/

A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.

"The small rowboat used sculls because it only had one oar attached to the back. "

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balance noun

/ˈbæləns/

A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

"Maintaining a balance between work and family is challenging, but important for a healthy life. "

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maintain verb

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

Illustration enjoying

enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration drinking

drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "