Rowing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rowing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of row (“propel with oars”).
Meaning
present participle and gerund of row (“propel with oars”).
More Meanings
- The action of the verb to row.
- The action of propelling a boat with oars.
- The rowing of boats as a competitive sport.
- present participle and gerund of row (“to argue noisily”)
- The act of having a row, or argument.
Example Sentences
She and Ricketts — that's his father — just disgraced the neighbourhood with their rowings and their sprees […]
Word Forms
- rowings
Synonyms for rowing
Depending on context, synonyms include sculling, row.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paddle, boat, crew, happy, blasphemy, boating.
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