English Explanatory Dictionary

rowing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of row (“propel with oars”)
noun
  1. The action of the verb to row.
  2. The action of propelling a boat with oars.
  3. The rowing of boats as a competitive sport.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of row (“to argue noisily”)
noun
  1. The act of having a row, or argument.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ en-us-rowing.ogg /ˈɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹaʊɪŋ/

Word forms

rowing rowings

Etymology

By surface analysis, row + -ing.

Synonyms

sculling

Derived words

indoor rowing pararowing rowing boat rowing club rowing machine
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