rowing

noun
UK: /ˈrəʊɪŋ/
US: /ˈroʊɪŋ/

  1. The sport or activity of propelling a boat with oars.

    1. Rowing is a great way to exercise outdoors.
    2. The annual rowing regatta attracts competitors from all over the country.
rowing verb

  1. Propelling a boat with oars.

    1. We are rowing on the river now.
    2. The team is rowing hard to win the race before the sun goes down.

  2. Participating in the sport of rowing.

    1. She's been rowing since she was a child.
    2. He enjoys rowing and training with his team every week.
rowing adjective

  1. Relating to the sport of rowing.

    1. The rowing club is very popular here.
    2. The rowing machine provides a full-body workout at the gym.

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The phonetic transcription of "rowing" is /ˈrəʊɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈroʊɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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