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The backward lean of an oarsman's body at the end of a stroke.
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| Let it Run! |
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A call from the coxswain to stop rowing at the finish, letting the boat glide through the water and coast to a stop.
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| Lightweight |
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A weight division for lighter rowers. In the Olympics, 72.5 kilograms (about 160 pounds) or less for men and 59 kilograms (about 130 pounds) or less for women.
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| Loom |
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The section of the oar between the blade and the handle.
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| Lunge |
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An abrupt lean of the body before the catch, which can throw the oarsmen out of timing with the rest of the crew.
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