row

Pluralrows

Formsrows, rowing, rowed

1. 1
   linenouncountable

   A line of people or things next to each other, or a line of information going across a table.

   Like books standing side by side on a shelf.

   We sat in the front row at the concert.

   She planted carrots in three neat rows.

   UsageIn a row can mean one after another: three days in a row.

   Similarline, rank

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2. 2
   move by oarsverbtransitive or intransitive

   To move a boat through water by pulling oars, or to take someone somewhere in such a boat.

   Like using two big spoons to push a boat through the water.

   They row the small boat across the lake every summer.

   We row toward the island as the sun comes up.

   Similarscull

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A trip in a boat that you move with oars.

   Like going for a walk, but in a boat using oars.

   We went for a row on the lake this afternoon.

   A short row across the pond left them tired.

   Similarpaddle

4. 4
   ROW/ɹaʊ/

   quarrelnouncolloquialUKcountable

   A loud, angry argument between people.

   Like a fight with shouting instead of hitting.

   They had a big row about money last night.

   The two neighbors got into a noisy row over the fence.

   Similarargument, fight, quarrel, disturbance, fracas

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5. 5
   pull exercisenouncountable

   An exercise where you pull your arms back, often using weights.

   Like pulling a heavy rope toward your chest, hand over hand.

   She added a row to her workout to strengthen her back.

   Bent-over rows help build a stronger back.

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