Stroke or bow, for instance (5)

I believe the answer is:

rower

(Other definitions for rower that I've seen before include "Oarswoman or oarsman" , "He handles oars" , "Stroke with blade" , "one pulling a blade?" , "Person using 9" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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