ROWBOAT

dinghy, dory, rowboat

(noun) a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rowboat (plural rowboats)

(US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

Synonyms

• rowing boat (UK)

Source: Wiktionary


Row"boat`, n.

Definition: A boat designed to be propelled by oars instead of sails.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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