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rower

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rower

a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars

  • the racing shell carries four rowers and a coxswain
Synonyms of rower

oar, oarsman, sculler
Words Related to rower

bowman, oarswoman

coxswain, crewman

puller

gob, hearty, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, sailor, salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, shipman, swab, tar

kayaker

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