row

¹row

verb \ˈrō\

Definition of ROW

intransitive verb

1

: to propel a boat by means of oars

2

: to move by or as if by the propulsion of oars

transitive 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

Origin of ROW

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

First Known Use: before 12th century