rowboat
word
Definition
A small boat that is moved through the water by using oars (long sticks with flat ends). People sit in the boat and row to make it move.
Usage & Nuances
'Rowboat' is informal and common when talking about simple boats for lakes, rivers, or recreation. Not used for motorized boats. The verb is 'to row'; 'rowboat' focuses on boats powerered solely by oars.
Spanish: bote de remosPortuguese (BR): barco a remoPortuguese (PT): barco a remosChinese (Simplified): 划艇 - 小划船Chinese (Traditional): 划艇 - 小划船Hindi: चप्पू नावArabic: قارب تجديفBengali: ডিঙি নৌকা - বৈঠা নৌকাRussian: весельная лодкаJapanese: 手漕ぎボートVietnamese: thuyền chèo tayKorean: 노 젓는 배Turkish: kürek teknesiUrdu: چپو کشتیIndonesian: perahu dayung
Example Sentences
He learned to row a rowboat as a child.
basic
A rowboat is slower than a motorboat.
basic
We packed a lunch and spent the afternoon in the rowboat.
natural
The old rowboat rocks gently when you step inside.
natural
They rowed the rowboat to the quiet side of the lake, away from everyone.
natural
We rented a rowboat on the lake.
basic