Scull

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Scull [skuhl]

–noun

1. an oar mounted on a fulcrum at the stern of a small boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
2. either of a pair of oars rowed by one rower.
3. a boat propelled by an oar or oars.
4. a light, narrow racing boat for one, two, or sometimes four rowers, each equipped with a pair of oars.
5. sculls, a race involving such boats. Compare double sculls, single sculls.

–verb (used with object)

1. to propel or convey by means of a scull or sculls.

–verb (used without object)

1. to propel a boat with a scull or sculls.

see Rowing (sport)

also, Slang. Australia.

–verb (used without object)

1. to take a quantity of water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.
2. to imbibe a large quantity of alcoholic drink. He sculls more than he should
3. to empty ones glass, cup or other vessel. He sculled the entire jug

–verb (used with object)

1. to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow.
2. to swallow the contents of (a cup, glass, etc.).

–noun

1. a swallow or draft of liquid; potion: She finished her scull before she spoke.
2. the consumption of the contents of one glass: That was an impressive scull