oarsmen

Meanings

• noun

  Män a'r mor, 'mynyddion y mor (Fy: men of the sea, sailors)

  - "Ychydig o'r oarsmen yn gwneud yr hawl i'r ych. (Fy: The oarsmen rowed the boat well.)"

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Variants

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oarsman , oarsmanship , oarsmanships , oarsmen

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Etymology

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Derived from Old Norse 'órmsmænn' meaning 'men of the sea' or 'sailors'.

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Trivia

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1. Oarsmen were an essential part of ancient naval warfare and were often depicted in Greek and Roman art.

2. In the ancient Olympic Games, rowing was one of the original events.

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Related Concepts

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1. rowing: The act of propelling a boat forward using oars.

2. galleon: A type of large, seaworthy European sailing ship of the 16th to 18th centuries.

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Culture

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In Welsh folklore, oarsmen were believed to have supernatural abilities to protect seafarers and ensure safe voyages. They were often depicted in ancient Welsh art and literature.

How to Memorize "oarsmen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of men in traditional sailor clothing, rowing in a boat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sea and boats.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word, such as 'The oarsmen rowed their boat with great skill.'

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