watermanship

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

noun

1. the skill, duties, business, etc., of a waterman.
2. skill in rowing or boating.

Word History and Origins

Origin of watermanship¹

First recorded in 1880–85; waterman + -ship

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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Sculling needs more precision and more watermanship than rowing.

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