Rowboats Meaning in English
word · lemma: rowboat
ˈɹoʊˌboʊts
ROH-bohts
ɹˈəʊbəʊt
ROH-bohts
Definition
Small boats that are moved by using oars rather than a motor or sail.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always refers to simple, open boats powered by people using oars. Common in leisure, fishing, or lake/river contexts. 'Rowboat' is especially American English; British English sometimes uses 'rowing boat'.
Spanish: botes de remosPortuguese (BR): barcos a remoPortuguese (PT): barcos a remosChinese (Simplified): 划艇Chinese (Traditional): 划艇Hindi: चप्पू नावेंArabic: قوارب تجديفBengali: ডিঙ্গি নৌকা - হাতে চালিত নৌকাRussian: вёсельные лодкиJapanese: 手こぎボートVietnamese: thuyền chèoKorean: 노 젓는 보트 - 노젓는 배Turkish: kürek kayıklarıUrdu: پیڈل کشتیاںIndonesian: thuyền chèo tay
Example Sentences
There are three rowboats on the lake.
basic
We rented rowboats for the afternoon.
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Children are playing in the rowboats.
basic
The old wooden rowboats looked charming by the dock.
natural
Local fishermen still use rowboats at sunrise.
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Let’s race the rowboats—winner buys ice cream!
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