rover, n. See wanderer.
row, n. (Colloq.) [brawl], [broil], affray, [rumpus], [squabble], [mêlée], [tumult], [fracas].
row, n. [rank], [line], [file], series.
rowdy, n. (Colloq.) [ruffian], [rough], [bully], [hoodlum], larrikin.
royal, a. [kingly], [regal], imperial, monarchical, palatine; [august], [majestic], princely.
royal mace. [scepter].
royalty, n. kingship, [sovereignty], regality, regency; [sovereign], [majesty]; [domain], [realm].
rub, n. [friction]; [hindrance], [impediment], [obstruction], [pinch], [difficulty]; sarcasm, [jeer], [jibe], [taunt]; [whetstone].
rub, v. abrade, [chafe], [scrape], grate, [fret]; embrocate; [massage]; graze, scour, [smooth], [smear], [fray]; burnish, [furbish], [polish].
rubber, n. caoutchouc, India-rubber; [overshoe], galoshe, galoche; eraser. Associated words: vulcanize, vulcanization.