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B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English · Informal

n. a loud, angry argument between people.

n. a noisy dispute or quarrel. Pronounced /raʊ/ to rhyme with 'now'.

日本語:口論※

“The neighbours had a huge row about the loud music last night.”

“The couple had a bitter row over their holiday plans, which resulted in them not speaking for the rest of the weekend.”

A2 · Elementary Nautical

v. to move a boat through water using long wooden poles called oars.

v. to propel a watercraft by means of oars. Usually transitive when specifying the vessel.

日本語:こぐ※

“He had to row the small boat back to the shore when the motor stopped.”

“The athletes rowed with perfect synchronicity, their blades cutting through the water with minimal splash as they neared the finish line.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate British English · Informal

v. to have a loud or angry argument with someone.

v. to engage in a noisy quarrel. Pronounced /raʊ/ to rhyme with 'now'.

“They are always rowing about who should do the dishes.”

“The siblings frequently rowed over trivial matters, though they usually reconciled within an hour of the initial outburst.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. an exercise where you pull weight toward your chest to strengthen your back.

n. a strength-training movement involving the retraction of the scapulae and flexion of the elbows to pull resistance toward the torso.

“He added three sets of seated rows to his gym routine.”

“The trainer emphasised the importance of maintaining a neutral spine while performing heavy barbell rows to avoid lower back strain.”