watermanship

[ waw-ter-muhn-ship, wot-er- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1880–85; waterman + -ship

Among University oars, watermanship is oftenest found in those who have rowed as schoolboys.

Much as watermanship is needed in a four, it is still more important to possess it when rowing in a pair.

It is evident that watermanship of a very high order is needed for this feat.

The art of ‘watermanship’ had not then reached its present pitch.

Sculling needs more precision and more watermanship than rowing.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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