rower /ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ noun2 •One who rows.It had been a sort of race hitherto, and the rowers, with set teeth and compressed lips, had pulled stroke for stroke. — 1874 •A rowing machine.Aerobic and weight training sessions should also complement each other. For example, on a day you work your upper body with weights, you can use a rower for aerobics. — 1988 formsrowers