rowboat (ˈrəʊˌbəʊt)

—n
	(US), (Canadian) Also called (in Britain and other countries): rowing boat a small boat propelled by one or more pairs of oars

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boat propelled by oars alone, probably the most common type of boat found around waterfronts and at most fishing camps and docks on inland waters

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