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rowing
noun row·ing \ˈrō-iŋ\
: the sport of racing in long, narrow boats that are moved by using oars
: the activity of moving a boat by using oars
Full Definition of ROWING
1
: the propelling of a boat by means of oars : the action of one that rows
2
: the sport of racing in shells
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First Known Use of ROWING
before 12th century
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