rowboat

Definitions

A small boat designed to be propelled by one or more people using oars.

A light vessel moved through the water by rowing.

Examples

We spent the afternoon drifting across the calm lake in a small wooden rowboat.

He had to use the oars to steer the rowboat toward the dock as the tide came in.

Synonyms

skiff dinghy scull oar-propelled boat small rowing vessel

Antonyms

ocean liner cruise ship motorboat steamship large motorized vessel