Rowing

How it is used

Boat crews discuss rowing technique and timing together.

Example sentences

1. The rowing crew matched their strokes across the lake.

   Shared timing helps the crew move the boat together.

2. Strong wind delayed the rowing race until the afternoon.

   Weather affects an event held on open water.

Common collocations

• rowing crew
• rowing race

Related terms

• water sportA sport done in, on, or under water, such as rowing, surfing, sailing, or diving.
• endurance sportA sport in which success depends largely on sustaining effort, pace, and energy over a long time or distance.

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