rower

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

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: rower

Cognate with Dutch: roeier

Cognate with Danish: roer

Cognate with Norwegian: roer

Cognate with Old English: 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”).

Synonyms

oarsman

oar

spur

oarswoman

paddler

sculler

crew

rover

helmsman

ferryman

Translations

remero

rameur

rematore

Ruderer

wioślarz

vogatore

remex

remer

roeier

remigante

avironneur

canottiere

κωπηλάτης

boga

kayıkçı