Rower

/ˈroʊər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who propels a boat forward by means of oars.

The rower skillfully navigated the river despite the strong current.

A device used to row, typically a part of a rowboat.

He checked the condition of the rower before heading out to the lake.

An athlete who competes in rowing races.

The college rower won a gold medal in the regional championships.

From the word 'row', which comes from the Old English 'rōwan' meaning 'to propel a boat with oars'.

row your boat

To engage in a rowing activity, often used in children's songs.

rowing race

A competition where rowers compete against each other.

crew team

A team that competes in rowing.

rowing

The sport or activity of propelling a boat using oars.

oar

A tool used by rowers to paddle the boat.

crew

A team of people who row together in a boat.

A strong or competitive rower.

He's such a beast on the water; he's basically a machine when it comes to rowing.

A casual rower who enjoys the activity without competitive edge.

She's just a weekend rower, enjoying the lake with friends.