: a light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usually propelled by paddling
canoed; canoeing
: to transport in a canoe
also
: to travel by canoe down (a river)
: to go or travel in a canoe
Examples of canoe in a Sentence
Verb
He canoed down the river to the camp.
They canoed part of the Colorado River this summer.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
The trader, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, headed south in a canoe with a team of explorers.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Other Russian athletes are represented in canoeing, cycling, gymnastics and swimming.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
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Noun
Rustic decor includes a moose antler chandelier and a wooden canoe hung from the rafters, while huge windows allow plenty of natural light to flow through, and glass doors on either side of the fireplace lead to a spacious terrace with sweeping views over the rolling mountains.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
The trader, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, headed south in a canoe with a team of explorers.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
Well, British adventurer Ben Kilner recently canoed the trip in one direction then triked it in the other, using the same amphibious vehicle for both legs of the journey.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Other Russian athletes are represented in canoeing, cycling, gymnastics and swimming.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canoe. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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