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rowing boat
[ roh-ing ]
rowing boat
/ ˈrəʊɪŋ /
noun
- a small boat propelled by one or more pairs of oars Usual US and Canadian wordrowboat
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rowing boat1
First recorded in 1810–20
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Example Sentences
Not a soul did he encounter until he reached the beach, when he came upon two sailors, launching a rowing boat.
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Contrary winds were subsequently encountered, and Captain Holland resolved to proceed in a rowing boat to Quebec.
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Across the narrow piece of water just outside the lock was a rowing boat.
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The little rowing boat, already well away on its return journey, rocked on the long waves.
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They all stood together watching the long rowing boat which was coming swiftly towards them through the smooth sea.
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