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
Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Obviously, with all the lake access, water sports—from boating, to kayaking, to canoeing—are a main draw.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
Aside from the Yukon 1000, it’s considered the longest kayak and canoe marathon in the world, in which paddlers must travel along the Missouri River for four continuous days.
—Ramal Nasim
updated July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Don’t Miss: Fishing and kayaking or canoeing the lake.
—Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Obviously, with all the lake access, water sports—from boating, to kayaking, to canoeing—are a main draw.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Emerald Cave can be reached by kayak, canoe or paddleboard.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
Aside from the Yukon 1000, it’s considered the longest kayak and canoe marathon in the world, in which paddlers must travel along the Missouri River for four continuous days.
—Ramal Nasim
updated July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoe
Noun
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Some river locations have boat launches where participants are encouraged to bring their kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or motor boats (where appropriate) to access hard-to-reach coastlines.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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On July 26, the 29-year-old man, later identified as Luis Cornejo-Paz of Concord, had been swimming about 40 feet from shore at Lake Shasta and was helping tow two people on an inflatable kayak, according to a Facebook post by Shasta County deputies.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Recreational choices include paddling, biking, horseback riding and rock climbing.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The public kayak launch is located at the trailhead of the North Trail, and anyone paddling around the lake may come across river otters, osprey, and even dolphins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The actress and former talk show host is among a raft of stars and high-profile figures who own property on Hawaii’s second largest island of Maui alongside the likes of Woody Harrelson, Jeff Bezos and Owen Wilson.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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There are just eight suites, each with its own private infinity pool, and one five-bedroom villa here, so there’s little risk of any wildlife spotting being ruined by a raft of Jeeps clustered together.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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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
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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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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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 brand has worked on several high-profile legacy ship restoration projects, such as the Cynara, a 96-foot classic yacht built by Camper and Nicholson in 1927 that was expertly restored in Japan in 2021, reinforcing its anchor positioning in the classic sailing sector.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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Hello magazine publishes photos of de Armas and Cruise vacationing together on a yacht in Menorca, Spain.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
30 July 2025
Verb
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One photo showed the couple snuggled up on a boat together as Davidson planted a kiss on his girlfriend’s cheek, while the comedian could be seen rowing a boat in another shot.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Our progress is the result of all hands on deck — business leaders, nonprofits, municipalities and industries from health care to education all rowing in the same direction.—
Walter Duke III,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoe. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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