rower

Senso (English)

1. One who rows.
2. A rowing machine.

Synonyms

oarsman

oar

spur

oarswoman

paddler

sculler

crew

rover

helmsman

ferryman

Pronunciato come (IPA)

/ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/

Etimologia (English)

Inherited from inglese medio: rower

Cognate with olandese: roeier

Cognate with danese: roer

Cognate with norvegese: roer

Cognate with inglese antico: rōwend

In summary

From Middle English rower, rowere, roware, equivalent to row + -er. Cognate with Dutch roeier (“rower”), Danish roer (“rower”), Norwegian roer (“rower”). Compare also Old English rōwend (“rower”).