as in kayaks
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 canoes
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Little Outlaw and Brewers Canoers are two of the many outfitters located in Valentine, renting canoes, kayaks, tubes, and stock tanks (a Nebraska tradition).
—Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
Right then, with both canoes in plain sight, a moose showed up at the edge of the alders across the lake.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
There are also locations to rent snowshoes and canoes, and places to swim, picnic and ride a boat.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
For water sport enthusiasts, Vasona Lake County Park offers weekend rentals including pedal boats, canoes, stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and sailboats (with some restrictions).
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
On the river, two 10-metre canoes are strapped together, holding a truck and powered by a single outboard motor.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent at the lakefront aquatics center, priced at $15-$20 hourly for the general public, with discounts available for Sacramento State students, staff and alumni.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The Kayak Point name derives from a small area being carved out to launch a potential access point on Salt Creek for kayaks and canoes.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Noun
Anyone who prefers a slower pace will enjoy renting a pontoon boat, kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Little Outlaw and Brewers Canoers are two of the many outfitters located in Valentine, renting canoes, kayaks, tubes, and stock tanks (a Nebraska tradition).
—Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
Right then, with both canoes in plain sight, a moose showed up at the edge of the alders across the lake.
—Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
There are also locations to rent snowshoes and canoes, and places to swim, picnic and ride a boat.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
For water sport enthusiasts, Vasona Lake County Park offers weekend rentals including pedal boats, canoes, stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and sailboats (with some restrictions).
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
On the river, two 10-metre canoes are strapped together, holding a truck and powered by a single outboard motor.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent at the lakefront aquatics center, priced at $15-$20 hourly for the general public, with discounts available for Sacramento State students, staff and alumni.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The Kayak Point name derives from a small area being carved out to launch a potential access point on Salt Creek for kayaks and canoes.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
Noun
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Bring sleeping bags, air mattresses, and pool rafts out as the seating and enjoy the show (with popcorn of course).—
Parents,
Parents,
11 June 2026
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Kathy Hendrickson came from Newington to try the free lessons after a friend who rows told her about it.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Noun
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This largely undeveloped swath of land is a great place to comb the sand for shark teeth and shells, while keeping a lookout for dolphins and pelicans.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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These shells broke before they could be hatched and the species' population plummeted.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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His longer-term goal is to identify new technologies, prototype them, and move them into production by using yachts like Leviathan as test beds in real-world conditions.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Then the plutocrats circled their yachts.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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In his speech, Kim said the Choe Hyon will be the first ship of a modern North Korean fleet, with even bigger vessels coming.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Commercial vessels and oil tankers preparing to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical strategic waterways for global trade flows, maintain their wait in the Gulf of Oman, on June 17, 2026.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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“Canoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoes. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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