1
: the propelling of a boat by means of oars : the action of one that rows
2
: the sport of racing in shells
Examples of rowing in a Sentence
She was on the rowing team.
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Exercise Strenuous or prolonged exercises, such as long-distance running, rowing, or swimming, can cause painless hematuria.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
The latter specifically aims to build overall physical fitness instead of just elevating one domain, as running or rowing might.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 21 June 2024
The following student-athletes have been selected to The Washington Post’s 2024 All-Met team for boys’ rowing:
First team
Mekhi Akonnor, Jr., DeMatha
Akonnor caught the eye of several area rowing coaches who lauded his talent.
—Noah Ferguson, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
If rowing isn’t your style, head on over to the Carol bike sale to save big on a smart workout bike that offers efficient and effective workouts.
—Rachel Moskowitz, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
The latter specifically aims to build overall physical fitness instead of just elevating one domain, as running or rowing might.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 21 June 2024
The following student-athletes have been selected to The Washington Post’s 2024 All-Met team for boys’ rowing:
First team
Mekhi Akonnor, Jr., DeMatha
Akonnor caught the eye of several area rowing coaches who lauded his talent.
—Noah Ferguson, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
If rowing isn’t your style, head on over to the Carol bike sale to save big on a smart workout bike that offers efficient and effective workouts.
—Rachel Moskowitz, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
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“Rowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowing. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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rowing
noun
row·ing
ˈrō-iŋ 
: the sport of racing long narrow boats rowed by oars
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