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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.
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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.
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An oversize, usually older, luxury car.
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Any of the deflectors positioned around a roulette wheel, shaped like upside-down boats.
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To ride or paddle a canoe.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Canoes"
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|---|---|
| birchbarknoun | The bark of the birch tree, especially the white bark of the paper birch, Betula papyrifera. |
| boatsnoun | A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind. |
| lifeboatsnoun | (nautical) A boat especially designed for saving the lives of shipwrecked people or people in distress at sea (either launched from the shore with a crew, or else carried on board a larger ship). |
| outriggernoun | (nautical) A long thin timber, pontoon, or other float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts as a means of preventing tipping or capsizing. |
| raftsnoun | a large number or amount |
| vesselsnoun | A craft for transportation on or in water, air, or space. |
| skiffsnoun | A small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern. |
| piroguesnoun | A canoe of shallow draft, made by hollowing a log. |
| dugoutsnoun | (baseball, soccer, cricket) A sunken shelter at the side of a sports field where non-playing team members and staff sit during a game. |
| rowboatsnoun | (US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing). |
| dinghiesnoun | (nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship. |
| kayaksnoun | A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck. |
| bateauxnoun | A small, flat-bottomed type of boat. |
| pramsnoun | A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position. |
| wherriesnoun | (countable) A light ship used to navigate inland waterways. |
| outriggersnoun | (nautical) A long thin timber, pontoon, or other float attached parallel to a canoe or boat by projecting struts as a means of preventing tipping or capsizing. |
| scullsnoun | A light rowing boat used for racing by one, two, or four rowers, each operating two oars (sculls), one in each hand. |
| shellsnoun | A surname. |
| puntsnoun | (rugby, American football, soccer) A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. |
| coraclesnoun | (nautical) A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back. |
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