rowing

Definition

  • noun: the sport of racing in long, narrow boats that are moved by using oars
  • noun: the propelling of a boat by means of oars
  • synonyms: oarage, remigation, sculling

Examples

  • He's always 'rowing with' his wife about/over trivial things.

  • She was on the 'rowing' team.

  • We'll take turns 'rowing'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's Einar. Turn! Turn! They're heading for the fog. We'll get them. We can't go into the fog. Keep rowing. Faster! Faster! The men are afraid we'll run aground. So am I. Keep rowing! Faster! Faster! (..)
    1958 The Vikings
  • (..) so she can hide. Too many hawks around here! Make sail! Make sail! Hail Einar! Hail Einar! Stop rowing. Oars down! Hail, Einar! Hail, Ragnar! I give thanks to Odin for your safe return. (..)
    1958 The Vikings