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to row
verbgeneral usecommon/ʁɨˈmaɾ/re·mar
Definitions
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To propel a boat using oars; to move through water by using oars.
Usage examples
“Let's row to the other side of the river.”
“They rowed for hours without stopping.”
Common combinations
row against the tiderow a boatrow vigorously
Idiomatic expressions
- row against the tide
2
(Figurative) To make great efforts to achieve something; to work hard.
Usage examples
“We have to strive a lot to finish this project on time.”
“He strove all his life to give his children an education.”
Common combinations
strive for successstrive against odds