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Canoes

/kəˈnuːz/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Canoes"

noun
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    An oversize, usually older, luxury car.

  3. 3

    Any of the deflectors positioned around a roulette wheel, shaped like upside-down boats.

verb
  1. 1

    To ride or paddle a canoe.

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