macon
Meaning
A type of oar blade with an elliptical shape which is squared off at the end, with a ridgeline running down the centre of the blade face.
Synonyms
maconnais
grata
greta
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmækɒn/
Etymology
Named after French Mâcon, due to the West German team's highly successful performance at the 1959 European Rowing Championships which took place there; attributed in part to their use of macon blades.
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