rowboat

Example Sentences

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Behind, at some distance, is a rowboat with whalers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

They had me in the SS Mooch, which was a rinky-dink rowboat.

From Salon • May 18, 2024

An unlikely friendship between a poor fisherman and a majestic bird that first visited his rowboat 13 years ago has captivated Turkey for years.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

As the trio strongly suggests Eric make a move — with consent, thanks to a few revised lyrics by Miranda — they also make jokes while harmonizing on the oar of the rowboat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

Slowly it moved its flippers like the oars of a rowboat, turning toward Renata and bobbing its head as if in greeting as it went past.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan