watermanship

watermanship
\\-nˌship\ noun
: the business, skill, or art of a waterman: as
a. : expertness or technique in the handling of a boat and especially in rowing; often : skill in managing an oar in water as distinguished from techniques (as of handling the body) involved in the stroke
b. : expertness or technique in the handling of oneself (as in swimming) in the water : personal aquatic skill or understanding

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/waw"teuhr meuhn ship', wot"euhr-/, n.
1. the skill, duties, business, etc., of a waterman.
2. skill in rowing or boating.
[1880-85; WATERMAN + -SHIP]

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waˈtermanship noun
Oarsmanship
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