rowing machine

noun

: an exercise machine that simulates the action of rowing

Examples of rowing machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Find it on Amazon Get Fit at Home With This Rowing Machine For people who cannot commit to leaving the house and actually getting to the gym, this rowing machine is the perfect way to get in a good working all while watching that new Netflix reality show. Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023 Sheryl stays active in her daily life and enjoys doing rowing machine workouts. Korin Miller, Women's Health, 6 Feb. 2023 This at-home rowing machine has 14 levels of resistance and connects via Bluetooth to the free MyCloudFitness app available on Android and iOS to track her workouts via her mobile devices. John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022 There’s a rowing machine that uses water instead of a flywheel to create resistance. Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023 Sweating from push-ups, sit-ups and using a rowing machine is one thing, but a session at Hotworx is something else again. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 25 July 2023 This sleek water-resistance rowing machine performs with a similar feel to water rowing machines that cost twice as much. Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 13 Jan. 2023 The students competed on indoor rowing machines for the city’s top distances in their respective age groups, but Benford’s primary focus was promoting participation and accessibility of the event. Matty Wasserman, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2023 Build up solid movement patterns using the rowing machine, all while strengthening your whole body. Madeline Howard, Women's Health, 29 May 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rowing machine was in 1898

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“Rowing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowing%20machine. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

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