rowing boat

noun

Definition of rowing boatnext
chiefly British
as in canoe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowing boat
  1. canoe
  2. raft
  3. rowboat
  4. pontoon
  5. dinghy
  6. kayak
  7. skiff
  8. gig
Noun
  • Rustic decor includes a moose antler chandelier and a wooden canoe hung from the rafters, while huge windows allow plenty of natural light to flow through, and glass doors on either side of the fireplace lead to a spacious terrace with sweeping views over the rolling mountains.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The trader, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, headed south in a canoe with a team of explorers.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of canoe
Noun
  • In June, several guests jumped from a raft on the Roaring Rapids attraction at Six Flags Over Texas after boats stalled in one area along the ride's course.
    EW.com, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Train services connecting London and Swansea in Wales, as well as from Exeter to Okehampton and Barnstaple in the southwestern part of the country, were among a raft of routes that were canceled, according to Great Western Railway.
    Manveena Suri, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of raft
Noun
  • Richard binds Iris' wrists with zip ties and places her in a rowboat.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Emily and Camille have a fight across rowboats, which, implausibly but obviously, ends with them both in the water and getting thrown out.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of rowboat
Noun
  • Bach Boats rents pontoons with waterslides, deck boats, and other vessels to take out for the day.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
  • The 45-foot-long, yellow pontoon named Woodstock, in honor of one of the original three Alameda settlements formed in 1853, will have room for roughly 34 people and 14 bicycles.
    Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Definition of pontoon
Noun
  • When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Here are the remaining medal events: Sailing — Women’s dinghy is at 6:13 a.m.
    NBC News, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
Definition of dinghy
Noun
  • When the boat was first abandoned, a kayak was onboard.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Bring your own watercraft or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard at the park for an easy-breezy paddle.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of kayak
Noun
  • On Friday, French skiff sailing partners Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon were proposed to by their respective boyfriends after winning bronze in the women’s skiff 49erFX.
    Jenna West, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Whether focused on a sumptuous superyacht that sleeps 12, a simple flats fishing skiff, or a pleasant day focused on boat wishes and people watching, FLIBS is an enjoyable experience where boating dreams are born, nurtured, and fulfilled for a large number of the 100,000+ attendees.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of skiff
Noun
  • In a study conducted by Branch, a workforce payment platform, 61% of respondents who engage in gig work rely on it as their primary income, up from 21% in 2021.
    Jason Leverant, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Four months after Deadline revealed that Francesca Gardiner was one of three finalists to win the prize to reboot the classic kids franchise for the small screen, the Succession consulting producer for Seasons 3 and 4 won the showrunner gig.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of gig
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