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Definition of rowing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
boatingthe action of moving a boat with oars
- Rowing across the lake was peaceful.
2.
sportsthe sport of racing boats with oars
- Rowing is popular in the Olympics.
3.
- They had a rowing in the hallway.
Adjective
1.
sportsrelating to the sport of propelling a boat with oars
- She joined the rowing team for the summer.
2.
waterdescribing equipment made for moving a boat with oars
- He bought a new rowing machine for exercise.
Expressions with rowing
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exercise using a rowing machine indoors
Indoor rowing is a great full-body workout.
small boat moved by oars
They took the rowing boat out on the lake.
place where rowers meet and practice
The rowing club is located by the river.
exercise equipment simulating rowing a boat
She uses the rowing machine for her daily workout.
Origin of rowing
Old English, rowan (to row)
Terms with rowing included in their meaning
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boating
engage in rowing a boat for leisure
rowing
long pole with flat blade for rowing
competitive design
designed for competitive rowing or racing on water
sports
single complete movement in swimming or rowing
rowing gear
light oar held in one hand, often used as one of two
small boat
small rowing boat for one person
sports
act or instance of rowing
sports
single movement in swimming or rowing
watercraft
small boat moved by rowing with oars
machine
exercise equipment simulating rowing action
rowing
row a boat using sculls
rowing
team manning a racing shell
sports
sport of competitive rowing
crew boat
rowing boat for four people
sports
type of lightweight boat used in rowing
rowing
row at a specific rate
maritime
long rowing boat used in the Mediterranean
rowing contest
race between boats propelled by sculls
sports
movable seat on a rowing boat that slides fore and aft
rowing
person who steers a boat and directs the crew
rowing
move a boat using oars
rowing
iron bracket for an oarlock on a boat
sport
rowing error where the oar is pushed under the rigger
nautical boat
narrow boat for rowing
Examples of rowing in a sentence
Rowing is a great workout for the arms. He joined the rowing team at university. Rowing requires great strength and coordination. Their rowing over the budget lasted for hours. A rowing erupted during the meeting, disrupting the agenda. The rowing club practices every morning.
They bought new rowing equipment for the competition. She adjusted the rowing equipment before practice. The rowing oars were stored in the shed.
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- French:aviron, d'aviron, ...
- German:Rudern, Ruder-, ...
- Italian:canottaggio, di canottaggio, ...
- Spanish:remo, de remo, ...
- Portuguese:remo, de remo, ...
- Chinese:划船, 划船的, ...
- Japanese:漕ぐこと, ボート競技の, ...
- Arabic:تَجْدِيف, تَجْدِيفِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲתִירָה, בַּחֲתִירָה, ...
- Russian:гребля, гребной, ...
- Ukrainian:веслування, веслувальний, ...
- Hindi:चप्पू चलाना, नौका चलाने वाला, ...
Definition of row - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
arrangementline of objects arranged next to each other
- The books were placed in a neat row on the shelf..
2.
data arrangementhorizontal line of cells in a table or spreadsheet
- Each row in the spreadsheet contains different employee details..
3.
- The neighbors had a row over the fence.
4.
sportsact or instance of rowing
- They went for a row on the lake.
5.
fitnessweightlifting exercise pulling arms towards the back
- He added rows to his workout routine.
6.
architectureRare UK street lined with identical housesRare UK
- They live on a quiet row in the suburbs.
Verb
1.
boat movementtr./intr. propel a boat using oarstr./intr.
- They rowed across the lake early in the morning..
2.
- They rowed about the decision all night.
3.
transportationtr. transport people or goods in a boattr.
- He rowed the tourists to the island.
Images of row
line of objects arranged next to each other 
horizontal line of cells in a table or spreadsheet 
street lined with identical houses
Expressions with row
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change a previous opinion or decision
After the backlash, the politician rowed back on his statement.
run-down city area with homeless people
He ended up living on skid row after losing his job.
very intense argument or fight
They had a blazing row over the weekend.
to have a loud disagreement
They rowed over who should wash the dishes.
in a straight line
The chairs were placed in a row.
engage in rowing a boat for leisure
They decided to go for a row on the lake.
become involved in a noisy argument
They often get into a row over politics.
argue very loudly and angrily with someone
They often have a flaming row about money.
engage in a heated argument or dispute
They often have a row about money.
create a loud disturbance or commotion
They made a row at the concert.
difficult task or responsibility
Starting a new business is a tough row to hoe.
initiate a noisy argument or dispute
He didn't mean to start a row at the meeting.
have a noisy or angry argument with someone
They've had a row about money again.
work on your own problems or responsibilities alone
He prefers to hoe his own row and not ask for help.
seats located at the farthest part of a room or venue
We sat in the back row during the concert for a better view..
seats closest to the stage or field
We got tickets for the front row at the concert.
in a position to see everything clearly
He was in the front row and saw the whole show.
line of small metal objects
She arranged a row of pins on the table.
sequence of trees forming a boundary or path
They walked along the row of trees marking the edge of the property.
position in a line or sequence after the first
He finished in the second row of the race.
house sharing walls with adjacent houses
They live in a charming row house downtown.
state of awaiting execution
His case has been on death row for years..
waiting for execution after being sentenced to death
He is an on death row inmate.
very loud and intense argument between people
They had a humongous row about the broken window.
Origin of row
English, row (line) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of row in a sentence
He planted the seeds in a straight row. The first row shows the sales data. Add a new row for the latest entries. They had a row about the budget at the meeting. A row broke out in the restaurant over the bill. The team practiced their row early in the morning.
He enjoyed a peaceful row across the river. She performed three sets of dumbbell rows. Keep your back straight during each row. The historic row attracted many tourists. A new row of houses was built near the park. They decided to row down the river for a change of scenery. He learned to row during his summer camp. The neighbors rowed over the fence issue. They often row about trivial matters. The ferryman rows supplies across the river each morning. They rowed the injured hiker back to shore.
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- French:ligne, ramer, ...
- German:Reihe, rudern, ...
- Italian:fila, remare, ...
- Spanish:fila, bogar, ...
- Portuguese:fila, remar, ...
- Chinese:一排, 争论, ...
- Japanese:列, 漕ぐ, ...
- Arabic:صَفّ, جَدَّفَ, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוּרָה, לַחְתּוֹר, ...
- Russian:ряд, грести, ...
- Ukrainian:ряд, гребти, ...
- Hindi:पंक्ति, नाव चलाना, ...
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