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rowboat

[roh-boht] / ˈroʊˌboʊt /
NOUN
dinghy
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NOUN
skiff
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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

Right now, it’s a dumpster fire on the Titanic — and I’m about ready for a rowboat to take me far, far away.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

This time, Winnie was careful not to make a noise when she climbed into the rowboat.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit