randan

1 of 2

noun (1)

ran·​dan

ˈranˌdan

plural -s

dialectal

: boisterous noisy conduct : rampage, spree

randan

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

1

: a boat propelled by three rowers of whom the middle rower pulls two short oars while bow and stroke pull one oar each

2

: the style used to row a randan

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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Noun (2)

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