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indoor rowing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.31 in modern English

Syllables
in-door row-ing
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A disabled sport that simulates rowing and sculling using rowing machines linked up to create lanes and boats on an electronic course. Events may be against the clock, stroke count limited, or simulated course distances. Against the clock and stroke count limited disciplines use simulated distances for performance, while simulated course distances uses time of completion for performance.

Uncountable

Etymology

From indoor + rowing. From being a stroking activity performed indoors.

Usage

Derived Forms

IR

Questions

What does indoor rowing mean?
A disabled sport that simulates rowing and sculling using rowing machines linked up to create lanes and boats on an electronic course. Events may be against the clock, stroke count limited, or simulated course distances. Against the clock and stroke count limited disciplines use simulated distances for performance, while simulated course distances uses time of completion for performance.
Where does indoor rowing come from?
From indoor + rowing. From being a stroking activity performed indoors.

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