rows 1 of 4

plural of row

rows

2 of 4

noun (2)

plural of row
1
2
3

rows

3 of 4

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of row
as in paddles
to move a boat by means of oars rowed around the lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

rows

4 of 4

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of row

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rows
Noun
There were rows of Serbian snacks, such as biscuits and candies, and informational booths from local businesses run by Serbian transplants. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 The Loulou joins a growing lineup of Saint Laurent slingbacks dominating red carpets and front rows this season. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2025 Tarpaulins were placed over the front three rows of seats in the lower bowl in an attempt to stop spectators from getting onto the pitch. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 But at the end of the third quarter, a brawl between fans erupted two rows behind him and one of those fans was pushed into his lap. Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 The group can be seen yelling toward a fan in the rows behind them before a can comes flying into the shot. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Miles-long rows of solar panels humming under the desert sun, powering whole regions. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 Walk at a steady pace in back-and-forth rows to ensure even coverage. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025 At La Casa de los Trucos, rows of superhero masks including Spider-Man hang next to lucha libre masks worn by Mexican wrestlers like Rey Mysterio. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
If planting in rows for cuttings, space rows 12 inches apart. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025

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