noun
Uncommon
rowing
ROH-ihng
Rowing (noun) means the activity or sport of propelling a boat using oars. Example: “She joined the university rowing team in her first year.”
noun
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The activity or sport of propelling a boat using oars.
"She joined the university rowing team in her first year."
"Rowing is a full-body workout that builds serious endurance."
How to use rowing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sport or activity of moving a boat with oars.
Common pairings
rowing team
rowing machine
go rowing
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Word forms
- Plural
- rowings
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Etymology
From row + -ing.
Synonyms
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row
sculling
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Rhymes for rowing
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What does “rowing” mean?
The word “rowing” means the activity or sport of propelling a boat using oars. In plain terms, the sport or activity of moving a boat with oars.
How do you pronounce “rowing”?
“Rowing” is pronounced ROH-ihng (/ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rowing” in a sentence?
Here is “rowing” used in a sentence: “She joined the university rowing team in her first year.”
What is another word for “rowing”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rowing” include sculling.
What part of speech is “rowing”?
“Rowing” is a noun.
Is “rowing” a common word?
“Rowing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
