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bisweptual

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /baɪˈswɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Able to row sweep on either port or starboard with equal or near-equal proficiency.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, rowing, sports

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A person who is bisweptual.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, rowing, sports

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bi- + sweep (“rowing style in which each rower has only one oar and rows on one side”) + -ual, in analogy to bisexual.