Rower: meaning, definitions and examples

Used for anyone who rows small to large boats. Commonly applied to both casual and competitive rowers.

• She's been a rower since college.
• The rower competed in the annual regatta.

Traditionally, this refers to a male rower, often in a competitive or traditional setting. It can sometimes be used in a more nostalgic or historical context.

• The oarsman skillfully navigated the river.
• He's a well-known oarsman from the rowing club.

Refers to someone who rows using sculls, which are pairs of oars. Commonly used in competitive rowing, especially in single or double sculls events.

• The sculler won the single sculls race.
• She's training to be a sculler for the upcoming competition.

Used for someone who paddles rather than rows, typically in a kayak or canoe. It emphasizes the use of a paddle instead of oars.

• The paddler maneuvered the kayak through the rapids.
• They saw a group of paddlers on the lake.