rows

Rows are linear arrangements of objects along a single dimension, typically oriented horizontally. The term is used across everyday language to describe lines of seats, crops, or entries in a table or spreadsheet, as well as lines of objects in design and construction.

In data organization, a row is a horizontal collection of fields in a table or database, representing one record. In mathematics and computing, a row (or row vector) is a 1-by-n array used in linear algebra and matrix operations.

In physical spaces such as theaters, classrooms, or transit cars, rows describe a line of seats. Rows are typically numbered or labeled to aid navigation, and spacing and accessibility requirements influence their design.

In agriculture, crops are planted in rows, typically along furrows cut in the soil. Row patterns help manage irrigation, weed control, sunlight exposure, and the use of machinery for planting and harvesting.

The term also appears in other contexts, such as a row of bricks, shelves, or flags, and in the verb row meaning to propel a boat by oars.