rowing Meaning & Definition
/ˈɹoʊɪŋ/
What Does Rowing Mean?
As a verb, rowing means present participle and gerund of row (“propel with oars”). As a noun, it means The action of the verb to row. As a noun, it means The act of having a row, or argument.
Rowing in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹoʊɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | row and sculling |
| Plural | rowings |
Rowing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of row (“propel with oars”)
Rowing as a Noun
- The action of the verb to row.
- The action of propelling a boat with oars.
- The rowing of boats as a competitive sport.
Verb
- present participle and gerund of row (“to argue noisily”)
Noun
- The act of having a row, or argument.
Synonyms of Rowing
Rowing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rowing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Rowing in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
rowing
rowing (uncountable)
rowing (countable and uncountable, plural rowings)
Words That Rhyme With Rowing
Origin of Rowing
By surface analysis, row + -ing.
How Do You Say Rowing?
The standard pronunciation of rowing is //ˈɹoʊɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Rowing
Is rowing a verb or a noun?
Rowing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for rowing?
Close synonyms of rowing are row and sculling. See the full list of rowing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rowing?
The plural of rowing is rowings.