canoe
/kəˈnuː/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a long, narrow boat that you move through water using a paddle.
When to Use
✈️Travel English💬Daily Conversation
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“We rented a canoe and paddled across the lake.”
“Have you ever tried going down a river in a canoe?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.