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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

canoe Related Forms
ca·noe·ist noun
canoe Synonyms

canoe

n.

kayak, dugout, outrigger, piragua, war canoe, pirogue, birch-bark canoe, coracle; see also boat.

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.

—Berton, Pierre

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