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
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Old buildings have been torn down, landscaping has been added, a new concession stand and bathroom building has been constructed along with walking paths and a canoe and kayak launch.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Travelers are encouraged to respectfully dive right in and go swimming, or hire local guides for outrigger canoeing and surfing lessons, kayaking trips, and diving and snorkeling excursions.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 May 2026
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Noun
There are also locations to rent snowshoes and canoes, and places to swim, picnic and ride a boat.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Old buildings have been torn down, landscaping has been added, a new concession stand and bathroom building has been constructed along with walking paths and a canoe and kayak launch.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2026
Verb
Play golf, kayak or canoe the Sheboygan River, or luxuriate in the spa, which specializes in hydrotherapy.
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Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Travelers are encouraged to respectfully dive right in and go swimming, or hire local guides for outrigger canoeing and surfing lessons, kayaking trips, and diving and snorkeling excursions.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoe
Noun
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What to See and Do Kayaking Rent a kayak for the absolute best views of Pictured Rocks.
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Or, bring or rent your own kayak or paddleboard and get to the island without a seat on the ferry.
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Throughout the afternoon, coaches offered free lessons on the sand to help people who were unfamiliar with paddling out learn what to expect, as well as one-on-one buddies for people in the water.
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Lifeguard Charlie Verco spotted Stewart being dragged under the water by the shark and paddled over to Stewart.
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The senator knelt at the edge of the water to warn a raft of seven ducks about an impending threat in their midst.
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The tie-up was announced as Qualcomm unveiled a raft of products aimed at capturing a slice of the runaway spending on AI computing.
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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.
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Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.
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This burgeoning category received a further boost when one Paul Sperry slipped on the deck of his schooner, inspiring the American sailor to look for an alternate form of traction.
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When the perilous search for the Northwest Passage sparked a wave of popular interest in the Arctic, Church set off by schooner in search of icebergs.
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Aitken had already lost Le Mans pole to a contentious stewards’ ruling.
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Wiseman recounted a moment that captivated the entire crew — seeing the Earth from pole to pole, even spotting the northern lights.
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There are a ton of cruises out there, from the windjammer sailings in Maine’s Penobscot Bay to luxury 20-passenger yacht sailings in the Galápagos with the Relais & Chateau cruise brand Ecoventura.
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To top it off, the yacht serves Boat Boxes with food prepared by the team at Miss Mary Seafood.
Verb
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Kathy Hendrickson came from Newington to try the free lessons after a friend who rows told her about it.
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With both rows up, there’s still 28 cubic feet behind the third row, which is enough for a foursome’s worth of golf bags.
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoe. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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