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 verb 1 : to propel a boat by means of oars
2 : to move by or as if by the propulsion of oarstransitive verb 1 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 crew
2 : to transport in an oar-propelled boat

— row·er \ˈrō-ər\ noun