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
Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Enjoy kayaking or canoeing ⛵ along its scenic shoreline or try your luck fishing for bass, catfish, and crappie.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Neighbors and Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies came to the McNeelys' rescue in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The next day unfolds upon arrival at Workington, gateway to the Lake District, where guests have options to canoe or paddleboard on Derwentwater Lake, meet friendly alpacas, or play classic lawn games at the Lingholm Estate, which is open exclusively to Britannic Explorer guests.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Enjoy kayaking or canoeing ⛵ along its scenic shoreline or try your luck fishing for bass, catfish, and crappie.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jimmy and Bill Murray in a canoe in Newtown Creek.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Neighbors and Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies came to the McNeelys' rescue in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoe
Noun
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The heart of this town is the Arkansas River, which flows right through town and is a popular place to raft, tube, and kayak.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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When the beach is at low tide, visitors can explore the large sea cave and tide pools, or hop on a kayak to paddle through coastal kelp beds.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Windy conditions didn’t stop us from paddling through its wavy, aquamarine waters while snapping smiling selfies.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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When the beach is at low tide, visitors can explore the large sea cave and tide pools, or hop on a kayak to paddle through coastal kelp beds.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its importance to the BBC is underscored by the fact that the corporation is using the series to promote a raft of other content before each episode airs.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Democratic National Committee congratulated Mamdani on his win but is hardly sending resources to a race that has drawn annoyance from the typical raft of consultants still trying to figure out what, exactly, the party can sell in the next cycle.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 Oct. 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 Dash was a privateer schooner that vanished in 1815 and soon entered local legend as a ghost ship.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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Researchers discovered a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan 140 years ago, ending decades of searches for the elusive ghost ship.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moss poles: For climbers such as monstera, pothos, or some types of philodendrons, use a moss pole to hold up the plant.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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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
Noun
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The yacht, currently under build, will be completed next summer.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are no overwater bungalows here, no party yachts crowding the reefs.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Capable of spraying, towing, lifting via a CAT 1 3-point system, and hauling, the Max is built to handle tough terrain and heavy loads across orchards, bedded and row crops, and beyond.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Seminoles were able to row their canoes on the river right up to the building to conduct business with Frank.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoe. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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