Definition

A female who rows a boat, particularly someone skilled in the sport of rowing.

Example

The oarswoman led her team to victory in the championship race.

Conversation

Did you see that race yesterday?

Yeah, I was impressed by the oarswoman who won!

She really made it look easy, didn’t she?

Absolutely! I wish I could row like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oarswoman → It is formed from "oar" (from Old English *ār*, meaning a tool for rowing) and "woman" (from Old English *wīfmann*, meaning a female human). The word "oarswoman" refers to a woman who rows a boat using oars.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tool for rowing' ('oar') and a 'female human' ('woman') — together, they describe a woman who rows.

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