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Definition of Canoe
1. Noun. Small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle.
Generic synonyms: Small Boat
Derivative terms: Canoeist
2. Verb. Travel by canoe. "They canoe down the river "; "Canoe along the canal"
Generic synonyms: Boat
Entails: Paddle
Derivative terms: Canoeist
Definition of Canoe
1. n. A boat used by rude nations, formed of trunk of a tree, excavated, by cutting of burning, into a suitable shape. It is propelled by a paddle or paddles, or sometimes by sail, and has no rudder.
2. v. i. To manage a canoe, or voyage in a canoe.
Definition of Canoe
1. Noun. A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends. ¹
2. Noun. (slang) An oversize, usually older, luxury car. ¹
3. Verb. To ride or paddle a canoe. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Canoe
1. to paddle a canoe (a light, slender boat) [v -NOED, -NOEING, -NOES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Canoe
Literary usage of Canoe
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journal of the Polynesian Society by Polynesian Society (N.Z.) (1893)
"As for the canoe itself, it was destroyed in the po (unknown parts), on the other
side (of the sea). The power or authority of man, and of the Kura rested ..."
2. Bulletin by Colonial Museum (N.Z.) (1906)
"Such is the history of our great canoe expedition to the East Coast. There were
other things which then happened, but it would take too long to recount. ..."
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