Main Entry:

¹row

Pronunciation:

\ˈrō\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English rōwan; akin to Middle High German rüejen to row, Latin remus oar

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb1: to propel a boat by means of oars2: to move by or as if by the propulsion of oarstransitive verb1 a: to propel with or as if with oars b (1): to participate in (a rowing match) (2): to compete against in rowing (3): to pull (an oar) in a crew2: to transport in an oar-propelled boat

— row·er \ˈrō-ər\ noun