Rower
/ˈroʊər/
Definitions
A person who propels a boat through the water using oars.
/ˈroʊər/
A person who rows a boat.
The rower's muscles strained with each powerful stroke.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're in a boat, and you have those long sticks called oars. The rower is the person using those oars to move the boat! They work hard to pull the oars and make the boat go.
👶 For kids: Someone who uses oars to move a boat on water.
More Examples
The team of rowers trained diligently for the upcoming competition.
A skilled rower can navigate a boat through rough waters.
How It's Used
"The rower pulled hard on the oars, propelling the boat forward."
"The skilled rower navigated the small boat through the choppy water."
From Middle English *rowere*, equivalent to row + -er. Related to Old English *rōwan* (to row).
The term 'rower' has been consistently used to describe those who propel boats with oars throughout history, appearing frequently in literature and accounts of maritime activities.
Memory tip
Think of a person *row*ing a boat. The *rower* is the one doing the work.