Oarsman (noun)

A person who rows a boat with oars.

Origin:

Derived from the noun "oar" meaning "a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for propelling a boat through water", and the suffix "man" meaning "a person", it was first recorded in the 16th century.

Examples:

1. He was an experienced oarsman and had rowed in several competitions.
2. The crew was made up of experienced oarsmen and a coxswain.
3. The oarsman rowed with a steady rhythm, guiding the boat through the water.
4. The oarsmen worked in perfect harmony, each pulling their oars in sync.
5. The oarsman's muscles bulged as he pulled the oars through the water with great effort.