rowing machine

[roh-ing]

noun

1. an exercise machine having a mechanism with two oarlike handles, foot braces, and a sliding seat, allowing the user to go through the motions of rowing in a racing shell.

rowing machine

noun

1. a device with oars and a sliding seat resembling a sculling boat, used to provide exercise

Word History and Origins

Origin of rowing machine¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75