Word
rowing
Phoneticsrow·ing, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɹoʊɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the sport or activity of moving a boat through water using long wooden poles called oars.
n. the act or sport of propelling a watercraft by means of oars. Uncountable when referring to the sport or general activity.
Examples
“Rowing is a great way to build muscle and stay fit.”
“Every morning at dawn, the university team practices rowing on the river before their classes begin.”
“While recreational rowing emphasizes steady endurance, competitive racing requires an explosive combination of leg power and rhythmic synchronization among the entire crew.”
Examples
simple
“Rowing is a great way to build muscle and stay fit.”
contextual
“Every morning at dawn, the university team practices rowing on the river before their classes begin.”
complex
“While recreational rowing emphasizes steady endurance, competitive racing requires an explosive combination of leg power and rhythmic synchronization among the entire crew.”
Etymology
By surface analysis, row + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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