Rowboat: meaning, definitions and examples
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rowboat
[ ˈrəʊbəʊt ]
on water
A rowboat is a small boat that is propelled by oars. It is typically used for recreational purposes or short-distance transportation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He took the rowboat out on the lake for some fishing.
- The rowboat glided smoothly through the calm waters.
competition
In competitive rowing, a rowboat is a long, narrow racing boat designed for a team of rowers. It is also known as a shell.
Synonyms
crew boat, racing boat, shell
Examples of usage
- The rowboat team trained hard for the upcoming regatta.
- She rowed in a rowboat during her college years.
Translations
Translations of the word "rowboat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barco a remo
🇮🇳 नाव
🇩🇪 Ruderboot
🇮🇩 perahu dayung
🇺🇦 весельний човен
🇵🇱 łódź wiosłowa
🇯🇵 手漕ぎボート
🇫🇷 barque
🇪🇸 bote de remos
🇹🇷 kürek kayığı
🇰🇷 노 젓는 배
🇸🇦 قارب تجديف
🇨🇿 veslice
🇸🇰 veslový čln
🇨🇳 划艇
🇸🇮 veslaška čoln
🇮🇸 róðrabátur
🇰🇿 ескек қайық
🇬🇪 ნიჩბიანი ნავი
🇦🇿 qayıq
🇲🇽 bote de remos
Word origin
The word 'rowboat' originated in the early 16th century from the combination of the words 'row' (to propel with oars) and 'boat' (a small vessel for transport on water). Rowboats have been used for centuries as a primary mode of transportation and recreation on bodies of water around the world.