rowing
word · lemma: row
Definition
Rowing is the activity of moving a boat through water using oars. It is also a sport where people race in boats using oars.
Usage & Nuances
'Rowing' is mainly used to talk about the sport or exercise. For casual boat trips, 'rowing' can describe the action. Common collocations: 'rowing machine', 'rowing team', 'go rowing'. Not to be confused with 'paddling' (canoe/kayak, one-bladed paddle).
Spanish: remo - remar (deporte)Portuguese (BR): remo - remar (esporte)Portuguese (PT): remo - remar (desporto)Chinese (Simplified): 划船 - 划艇运动Chinese (Traditional): 划船 - 划艇運動Hindi: नौकायनArabic: التجديفBengali: ঢাকাযাত্রা - নৌকা বাইচRussian: гребляJapanese: ボート漕ぎ - 漕艇Vietnamese: chèo thuyềnKorean: 조정Turkish: kürek - kürek çekmeUrdu: کشتیرانی (کشتی رانی) - کشتی رانی کا کھیلIndonesian: dayung
Example Sentences
We watched the rowing race at the Olympics.
basic
She enjoys rowing on the lake every weekend.
basic
Our school has a rowing team.
basic
He uses a rowing machine at the gym to stay fit.
natural
The river was calm, perfect for a little rowing after lunch.
natural
I tried rowing for the first time, and now I'm hooked!
natural