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1canoe

noun ca·noe \kə-ˈnü\

: a long narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and that is moved by a paddle with one blade

Full Definition of CANOE

:  a light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usually propelled by paddling
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Origin of CANOE

French, from New Latin canoa, from Spanish, from Arawakan, of Cariban origin; akin to Carib kana:wa canoe
First Known Use: 1555

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

2canoe

verb

: to go or travel in a canoe

ca·noedca·noe·ing

Full Definition of CANOE

transitive verb
:  to transport in a canoe; also :  to travel by canoe down (a river)
intransitive verb
:  to go or travel in a canoe
ca·noe·able \-ə-bəl\ adjective
ca·noe·ist \-ist\ noun
ca·no·er \-ər\ noun

First Known Use of CANOE

1794

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay
CANOE Defined for Kids

1canoe

noun ca·noe \kə-ˈnü\

Definition of CANOE for Kids

:  a long light narrow boat with pointed ends and curved sides that is usually moved by a paddle

2canoe

verb
ca·noedca·noe·ing

Definition of CANOE for Kids

:  to travel or carry in a canoe <We canoed across the lake.>
ca·noe·ist \-ˈnü-ist\ noun

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