canoe
canoe
Definition
ca·noe (kə no̵̅o̅′)
noun
a narrow, light boat with its sides meeting in a sharp edge at each end: it is moved by one or more paddles
Etymology: earlier canoa < Sp (used by Columbus in 1493) < Carib
intransitive verb -·noed′, -·noe′·ing
to paddle, or go in, a canoe
transitive verb
to transport by canoe
ca·noe′·ist noun
canoe
Synonyms
canoe
n.
canoe
Usage Examples
Object
- kayaking: Water Sports Easter to October sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, rowing.
- windsurfing: There are two marinas and four sailing clubs as well as other marine activities such as canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing and fishing.
- archery: Mountain biking and boarding, kayaking, canoeing, archery, gorge walking, rock climbing, survival skills and more.
- orienteering: It's also full of recreational activities, such as rock-climbing, abseiling, canoeing, orienteering and walking.
- sailing: You could go scuba diving, off-roading, canoeing, sailing or skiing in the UK or abroad.
- biking: And there's plenty of time free to try out new sports and activities - like canoeing, mountain biking and climbing.
Converse of object
- motorize: Transfer by motorized dugout canoe to the island hotel.
- motorise: From the airstrip at Coca a motorized canoe takes us for a two-hour trip along the Napo River, to Sacha Lodge.
- paddle: My Dad gave us expert tuition on how to paddle a canoe.
Adjective modifier
- Canadian: A leisurely expedition in a Canadian style canoe is an ideal way to spend a summer day.
- birch: He explored further up the river by birch bark canoe manned by native Americans.
Modifies a noun
- slalom: Canoe slalom is one of the most spectacular watersports, demanding skill, stamina and courage.
- polo: We also played canoe polo with a bit of floating wood.
- paddle: Watch wading birds from the deck, swim in the pool or go for a canoe paddle.
- safari: Close to Sodwana Bay, boat cruises and canoe safaris can also be arranged.
Noun used with modifier
- dugout: Dugout canoes made from tree trunks were probably the earliest boats that were built along the banks of the Thames.
- dug-out: Spend two full days with excellent local guides observing wildlife on the rainforest trails and from dug-out canoes on the lake.
- outrigger: DAY 3 We crossed the river by outrigger canoe to the main rainforest.
- inflatable: It involves a 2-man inflatable canoe trip down the river.
- bark: He explored further up the river by birch bark canoe manned by native Americans.
canoe Quotes
A Canadian is somebody who knows how to make love in a canoe.
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