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Word: propel (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that, with it, more power can be exerted, as legs, back, and arms are used simultaneously. Although Yale abandoned a similar stroke after last year's defeat, the seniors feel confident that for a two-mile race it can be made a success. It must be admitted that they propel their boat through the water at a rate, which would win the race, if kept up for two miles...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CREWS. | 4/10/1884 | See Source »

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