Word Finder - rowing

definition

To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars.

synonyms

• paddle

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To transport in a boat propelled with oars.

example

to row the captain ashore in his barge

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To be moved by oars.

example

The boat rows easily.

definition

To argue noisily

synonyms

• argue
• fight

definition

The action of the verb to row.

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The action of propelling a boat with oars.

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The rowing of boats as a competitive sport.

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The act of having a row, or argument.

Short axis of rowing feathers of wing.

Long axis of rowing feathers of wing.

Flightless, wings transformed into rowing paddles.

There will be physical on equipment, such as a treadmill, bicycle ergometer, rowing machine or arm ergometer.

This colorful print gives a rather fanciful representation of the rowing barge, which is still displayed in the Royal Naval Museum at Portsmouth.

Official site for Steve's triple Olympic gold medal winning rowing partner, Matthew Pinsent.

Other facilities include a spa with jacuzzi and saunas, as well as a tennis court and even a private lido with rowing boats.

For the more energetic, outdoor pursuits including orienteering, fossil hunting, boating, rowing, angling, golf and tennis are available.

In any case, no torsional oscillations were noticeable during rowing trials.

During his Oxford days, he enjoyed rowing down the Thames with fellow students, and he also became a keen rambler.

Henley Royal regatta The Henley Royal Regatta is the oldest rowing regatta in Europe.

Rowing home, Dum had to fight off some local roughnecks.

Heffernan of York City rowing club came home 6 seconds clear of A West from Leander to win the lightweight single sculls.

They had a pretty fast skiff which was just like a rowing boat with outboard engines fitted.

Back on the waters This traditional skiff or long rowing boat was built at William Cory's barge yard in Charlton.

There was one solitary man rowing a little skiff across a lake.

The boats consisted of two heavy ship's dinghies and two light rowing skiffs.

Designed specifically for children the bright new Junior Gym range includes a stepper, rowing machine, treadmill, walker and static exercise bike.

Force analysis of the rowing stroke employing two different oar grips.

For more than 10 years she has worked with a number of squads including hockey, rowing, weightlifting and wheelchair tennis.

Although born in New York, Mr Roosevelt spent much of his boyhood at Oyster Bay, the country home of his father, on Long Island Sound, where he began with a distinct purpose, unusual among boys of his age, to build up a naturally frail physique by rowing and swimming in the waters of Long Island Sound, and by riding over the hills and tramping through the woods of Long Island.

British rowing 's last medal hope lay with the men 's quadruple scullers, but they finished a disappointing sixth in their semi-final.

Useful links World Rowing 99 - the official Canadian regatta organizers ' website.

Henley Royal Regatta The Henley Royal Regatta is the oldest rowing regatta in Europe.

Tuesday 29th November 2005 The Atlantic Rowing Race start has been rescheduled for 11am local time on Wednesday 30th November in the Canaries.

Now I 'm going to retire from rowing and go off and have babies.

General seamanship and ship safety lessons were mixed with regular cross-country runs, circuit training, marching practice and lifeboat rowing in Dover harbor.

Back on the waters This traditional skiff or long rowing boat was built at William Cory 's barge yard in Charlton.

We passionately believe that all partners can benefit enormously from the sport of indoor rowing.

A coxswain is optional in most conditions, but is essential in eight-man sweep rowing.

It is a rowing boat with curved wooden single thole pins to which the oars have been secured with twisted withes.

Not only can you do the dance routines, you can also participate in many mini-games like karate, rowing and bull riding.

If you dread hopping in a boat at 5 a.m., rowing out to the local secret spot, and fighting off bugs in the morning heat, then pick up one of the following games to curb your need to suddenly fish.

Cardio equipment like treadmills, bicycles, rowing machines and stair steppers all have electronic components that can wear out over time.

Besides brisk walking, other forms of cardiovascular routines include jogging, running, bicycling (indoors and out), roller-blading, swimming, step aerobics, dancing and rowing.

Then, fill out the cardio section for each exercise completed (bicycling, running, walking, swimming, aerobics, rowing) and the strength section for each muscle group worked (legs, back, chest, shoulders, arms, abdominals).

Rowing machines are also a good option because they provide a cardio workout as well as strengthening and toning your arms.

Instead, try jumping rope for 15 minutes and then getting on the rowing machine for another 15 to 20 minutes in order to get the arm and back muscles that you desire.

You can use the rowing machine at your local gym or purchase one for home use.

This activity sometimes gets overlooked compared to more popular exercises such as jogging, but rowing is another aerobic routine that benefits the entire body.

The benefits of a rowing machine are numerous.

You don't have to invest in a rowing machine for home use if you don't want to.

These are just some of the benefits you'll get while using a rowing machine.

Rowing on a machine not only allows you to sit down while exercising, it also won't stress your knees or ankles.

Another of the benefits of a rowing machine is being able to simply sit and row; no choreography necessary.

You can easily listen to music or watch television while rowing, but don't make the mistake of zoning out while you exercise.

Because your arms as well as your legs work during rowing, you burn more on this machine than you would a stationary bike for the same amount of time.

If one of your aims is to lose weight, the rowing machine is a good addition to your workout schedule.

Except for the machine, you don't need anything else for a rowing workout.

For instance, walking will improve muscular endurance in the legs, while rowing will improve muscular endurance in the upper body.