: 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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Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Together, the two have crossed continents by foot, canoe, motorbike and tuk tuk, news agency SWNS reported.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
CBS News, 7 May 2025
Days are filled with horseback rides through wooded trails, canoeing on the Little River, archery practice, and tie-dye under the trees.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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Noun
Start your day at Lake Norman State Park, and rent a canoe, paddleboard, kayak, or pedal boat; the boat ramp is free to use.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Together, the two have crossed continents by foot, canoe, motorbike and tuk tuk, news agency SWNS reported.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
An alligator attacked and killed a woman who was canoeing with her husband on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, authorities said, after her spouse tried unsuccessfuly to fight off the predator.
—CBS News, 7 May 2025
Days are filled with horseback rides through wooded trails, canoeing on the Little River, archery practice, and tie-dye under the trees.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canoe. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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