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rowing

/ˈɹoʊɪŋ/noun

The sport or activity of moving a boat through water using oars.

Example sentences

  • “She joined the university rowing team and trains on the river at dawn.”
  • “Rowing is a great workout for your arms, back, and legs.”

Two words hide in one spelling: 'ROH-ing' is the boat sport, while British 'ROW-ing', rhyming with cow, means having a loud argument.

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