part of speech:	intransitive verb
inflections:	rows, rowing, rowed
definition 1:	to cause a boat to move forward by means of oars. synonyms: oar, paddle similar words: pull, scull
definition 2:	to exercise on a rowing machine. similar words: oar, scull


part of speech:	transitive verb
definition 1:	to cause (a boat) to move forward by means of oars. synonyms: oar, paddle similar words: pull, scull
definition 2:	to carry in a boat propelled by oars. synonyms: paddle similar words: boat, canoe, oar
definition 3:	to race against in a boat propelled by oars. synonyms: scull

part of speech:	noun
definition:	an outing or trip in a boat that is rowed.
derivation:	rower (n.)

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