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row⋅boat

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

Origin:
1530–40; row 2 + boat
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row·boat   (rō'bōt')   
n.  
  1. A small boat propelled by oars.

  2. Sports A rowing machine.

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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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