as in kayak
a long narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and that is moved by a paddle with one blade
They took their canoe out on the river.
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Recent Examples of canoe
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
The husband and wife were canoeing in about 2 1/2 feet of water at the mouth of Tiger Creek near Lake Kissimmee in Polk County on Tuesday afternoon when the boat drifted over a large alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 May 2025
Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In addition to offering stunning river canyon views, the gorge is home to the highest concentration of waterfalls in the U.S. with ample opportunities to hike, bike, or even canoe or kayak.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
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Noun
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
The husband and wife were canoeing in about 2 1/2 feet of water at the mouth of Tiger Creek near Lake Kissimmee in Polk County on Tuesday afternoon when the boat drifted over a large alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 May 2025
Verb
The Lodge abuts Snoqualmie Falls Park, which houses observation viewing areas for both the upper and lower falls, forested nature trails, a kayak and canoe launch, a coffee and gift shop, and a Hydroelectric Museum within its 12 leafy acres.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In addition to offering stunning river canyon views, the gorge is home to the highest concentration of waterfalls in the U.S. with ample opportunities to hike, bike, or even canoe or kayak.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoe
Noun
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Tina Hambly, the 55-year-old mother of Joyce's best friend and roommate, helped with the search for the college friends using a kayak oar to poke at branches and other debris.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Oru Lake Kayak for $399 (100 off) Oru Kayak Oru's foldable kayaks are genius—all the boat, none of the size.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
Verb
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The pair spotted a sow black bear paddling hard through open water with a pair of young cubs clinging to her back.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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Back in 1937, Winfield James, Harry Caldwell and Jimmy Pickard — three impulsive teens from Abilene, just out of high school and trying to avoid summer jobs — paddled a small canoe some 660 miles down the Colorado from Ballinger, Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Search and Rescue is a volunteer on-the-ground team that uses drones, K-9 units, rafts, and more to comb large areas in the aftermath of natural disasters.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Brown provided the raft for the group’s protest and followed along in a van, while another vehicle trailed with emergency lights flashing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Verb
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For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.—
Caroline Van Hemert,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
19 Oct. 2016
Noun
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The Californian is a 41 year-old wooden topsail schooner that was built as a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
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According to the articles, a schooner named Oriental left Connecticut en route to Philadelphia with five crew members onboard.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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There are both bush and pole lima bean varieties, the latter growing up to ten feet tall or taller.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Four full-sky surveys are planned over two years, as the telescope circles the globe from pole to pole 400 miles up.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The resort has 23 accommodations (ranging from rooms and suites to villas), a private beach, an infinity pool, a beachfront restaurant perfect for admiring sunset views, and a yacht available for charter.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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In addition to eating top-tier food in luxury restaurants, the couple also had a toga party on their yacht.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Verb
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While Chávez was slowly reacting to his opponent, Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) was scoring points, forcing the son of Mexican legend Julio César Chávez to row against the current in the bout’s final rounds.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Their mission is to break the world record of rowing across the North Atlantic, to push their personal limits and to raise awareness about veterans' mental health.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoe. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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