Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who rows, or manages an oar in rowing.
- n. One given to rows; a quarrelsome or disorderly fellow.
- n. A workman who roughens cloth preparatory to shearing; a rougher.
Wiktionary
- n. One who rows.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. One who rows with an oar.
WordNet 3.0
- n. someone who rows a boat
Etymologies
- to row + -er (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Teutiaplas looked at him, “Vengeance, rower, is a never ending storm.””
“The rower is my nemesis, and my perpetual goal is to get 100 meters in 20 seconds.”
“Location: Not where you think actually, a rower is a really good choice.”
“If only one 'rower' is in charge, you just go in circles.....”
“The name "rower" comes from its mode of operation.”
“I am a 39 yr old Male 183cm 90kg 192.6 pounds for you fellas, train up to 6 times a week usually 3 days on weights and 3 days on a concept2 rower which is my true passion, up to 30 k a week.”
“Athletes such as rower Dave Smith demonstrate this point.”
“They remind him of his father, a retired eye surgeon and world champion rower.”
“Even though the former All Black back-rower has now been replaced by the club stalwart Pete Anglesea, Hodgson is adamant that he will stand by a deal worked out with the Hertfordshire club.”
The Guardian: Up & Under: England fly-half Charlie Hodgson sets Sale for Saracens
“Leicester responded swiftly through the tall Kiwi back-rower Craig Newby but Northampton's Stephen Myler was quietly impressive and Soane Tonga'uiha made his usual inroads.”
The Guardian: Leicester 27-16 Northampton | Premiership match report
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