Sculling is the use of oars to propel a boat by moving the oars through the water on both sides of the craft, or moving a single oar over the stern.

What does sculls mean in rowing?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : an oar used at the stern of a boat to propel it forward with a thwartwise motion. b : either of a pair of oars usually less than 10 feet (3 meters) in length and operated by one person.

What is the difference between rowing and sculls?

There are two ways to move a boat across the water. A rower can possess one oar (i.e., SWEEP) to move the boat or the rower can possess two oars (i.e., SCULLING). This is the basic difference between the two types of rowing. The one difference that's worth noting between the two types of rowing is the coxswain.