Pronunciation: /kəˈnuː/
noun a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends, propelled by a paddle or paddles
A1 I saw a canoe on the lake.
A2 We rented a canoe for our camping trip.
B1 The canoe glided smoothly across the water.
B2 They paddled the canoe down the river for hours.
C1 The canoeing expedition required careful planning and preparation.
C2 The canoe was expertly crafted and designed for speed and stability.
verb to travel in or paddle a canoe
A1 I canoe on the lake with my friends.
A2 She canoes every weekend to relax.
B1 They plan to canoe down the river next summer.
B2 After some practice, he canoes skillfully through rough waters.
C1 The experienced guide canoes expertly through challenging rapids.
C2 Having canoed for years, she is considered a master of the sport.
formal The family enjoyed a peaceful afternoon paddling their canoe on the lake.
informal Let's take the canoe out for a spin this weekend!
slang I heard Jake and Sarah are gonna canoe down the river tomorrow.
figurative Navigating through the difficult situation felt like trying to steer a canoe in a stormy sea.
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