row·boat

[roh-boht]
noun
a small boat designed for rowing.

Origin:
1530–40; row2 + boat

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rowboat (ˈrəʊˌbəʊt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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rowboat

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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Example sentences
Rowboat, paddle boats, kayaks and canoes are available for rent from the boat
  concession stand next to the lake.
We took a rowboat to an area left bare by the tide, then trekked a few hundred
  yards to a gurgling stream.
Rowboat, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals are available.
The family crossed the pond in a rowboat and a kayak to an island where they
  had picnics.
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