canoe
IPA: kʌnˈu
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.
- (slang) An oversize, usually older, luxury car.
- (gambling) Any of the deflectors positioned around a roulette wheel, shaped like upside-down boats.
verb
- To ride or paddle a canoe.
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Examples of "canoe" in Sentences
- This is the largest canoe in the world.
- The Eel River is the locale for the canoe race.
- Let the wind choose as to the quickness of a canoe.
- Due to shallowness, canoes and kayaks are recommended.
- In fact, the whole rig is then called an outrigger canoe.
- One of the main forms of transportation is the Klepper canoe.
- The other four head towards the upper course of the river in a canoe.
- The estuary was the site of boat yards and canoe rental sites in the 50s.
- The Argentiere Canoe Slalom Course is in the Durance River south of the town.
- The town is also home to the Burton Canoe Club on the banks of the River Trent.
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