rower

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who rows.
  2. A rowing machine.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rower.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-rower.wav

Word forms

rower rowers

Etymology

From Middle English rower, rowere, roware, equivalent to row + -er. Cognate with Dutch roeier (“rower”), Danish roer (“rower”), Norwegian roer (“rower”). Compare also Old English rōwend (“rower”).

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