meaning of canoe
1. A boat used by rude nations, formed of trunk of a tree, excavated, by cutting of burning, into a suitable shape. It is propelled by a paddle or paddles, or sometimes by sail, and has no rudder.
2. A boat made of bark or skins, used by savages.
3. A light pleasure boat, especially designed for use by one who goes alone upon long excursions, including portage. It it propelled by a paddle, or by a small sail attached to a temporary mast.
4. To manage a canoe, or voyage in a canoe.
5. small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
Related Words
canoe | canoe birch | canoe cedar | canoed | canoeing | canoeist | canoeman | canoemen | canoes |
