rowboating

Paddling small craft

Rowboating is propelling a small boat by pulling oars through water.

The term extends to the activity itself: We went rowboating on the lake.

In slang, rowboating describes a sexual hand gesture mimicking the rowing motion, typically directed at a woman's chest.

equipment

oar

Lever for watercraft

seat · hull · bow · stern · dinghy · skiff · wooden · bench · rope · anchor

water

lake

Enclosed body of freshwater

  • riverLarge flowing watercourse
  • pondSmall still body
  • streamSteady continuous flow

current · splash · wake · ripple · calm · glide · drift · shoreline · bank · surface

exercise

paddling

Stroking water with blades

fitness · muscles · workout · conditioning · core · stamina · stroke · exertion · arms · shoulders

teamwork

synchronization

Aligning timing across systems

timing · partnership · tandem · cooperation · stroke · pace · unison · communication · harmony · together

leisure

lake

Enclosed body of freshwater

nature · scenery · tranquility · escape · sunshine · picnic · vacation · holiday · pleasure · enjoyment

Opposites
propulsion method

rowboatingmotorboating

Boating using engine propulsion

powerboating · speedboating · sailing · jet skiing · yachting

activity environment

rowboatinghiking

Recreational trail walking

cycling · driving · horseback riding · mountain climbing · walking

Family

boat, row, boating, boats, rowing, rowboat, rower, boaters, boater

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G