noun
sculls and paddles
Rare term referring collectively to oars, sculls, and paddles used for rowing or propelling small boats. Mainly encountered in historical or nautical contexts.
櫓櫂を使って小舟を進める。
They propel the small boat using sculls and paddles.
この博物館には江戸時代の櫓櫂が展示されている。
Edo-period sculls and paddles are on display at this museum.
Compound of 櫓 (ro, 'scull') and 櫂 (kai, 'paddle'), with rendaku voicing of the second element. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a straightforward combination of two nautical implements.