rowing boat

noun

Definition of rowing boatnext
chiefly British
as in canoe

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  1. canoe
  2. raft
  3. rowboat
  4. pontoon
  5. dinghy
  6. kayak
  7. skiff
  8. gig
Noun
  • Their destination was the ancestral hearth, spiritual fountainhead, and reliquary of antiquities, the country home of the Wariboko war-canoe family.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The eight-mile Granite City Greenway by Mount Airy’s southern border is ideal for walking or biking, with several launches for kayaks, canoes, and tubes along the trail.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of canoe
Noun
  • The sheriff's office requested photos or videos that may show the child on a raft or boat with other children before the incident, as well as anyone who may have witnessed the child before she was pulled from the water.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Along with the heavy-duty foundation raft, the tower consisted of a hollow concrete core running the complete height of the building, tapering from 35 ft (11 m) at the base to 22 ft (7 m) at the top, with a corresponding thinning of the core walls.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of raft
Noun
  • This summer a group of Indigenous Taiwanese modern-day voyagers decided to recreate the journey in a large rowboat from one of Taiwan’s islands all the way to the Philippines in an effort to reconnect with their ancient seafaring heritage.
    — Greg Dixon, NPR, 24 July 2026
  • Launching from Monterey, California, in a 21-foot rowboat, Pfender documented the mental and physical challenges of her trip on social media.
    — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of rowboat
Noun
  • Magdalena Jablonska of Des Plaines was killed on July 25 when a triple-engine pontoon boat operated by 45-year-old Richard Stevenson of Lisle collided with her boat in a no-wake zone.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Two other people who had been aboard the pontoon left before law enforcement arrived.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of pontoon
Noun
  • Three officers in a patrol boat saw him and two other people riding in a dinghy with a blue canopy in Cow Channel.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive.
    — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of dinghy
Noun
  • Lake Pleasant Lodge, right on the shore of Lake Pleasant, is open year-round for all-season adventuring, offering amenities like on-site canoe and kayak rentals.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every year, millions of people swim, surf, kayak and dive in the ocean off California.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of kayak
Noun
  • The cruise ship then towed the skiff back to Farragut Bay, according to the statement (Forbes has reached out to the Coast Guard and the cruise operator for further comment on the incident).
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fishing trips from King Salmon can take many forms, from drifting the broad Naknek River in a metal skiff boat to hopping aboard a floatplane for waters that see few other anglers all season.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of skiff
Noun
  • Many players are balancing school and side gigs like bartending and firefighting while chasing their athletic dreams.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Upon graduation, Aronow began interning at several high-profile companies including the Recording Academy, Geffen Records, and Mom + Pop Music, followed by gigs in digital marketing, event planning, and music supervision.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gig
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