rowing boat

[ roh-ing ]

noun

, British.

1. rowboat.

rowing boat

/ ˈrəʊɪŋ /

noun

1. a small boat propelled by one or more pairs of oars Usual US and Canadian wordrowboat

Word History and Origins

Origin of rowing boat¹

First recorded in 1810–20

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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