canoe

Meanings

• noun

  A small, lightweight boat, typically with a covered deck and open sides, designed to be propelled by paddles.

  - "They went canoeing on the lake during their vacation."
  - "The canoe was made of lightweight materials for easy transportation."

• verb

  To travel or transport something in a canoe.

  - "They canoed down the river for hours."
  - "The explorers canoed across the ocean to reach the new land."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈnuː/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with canoe
bono , moro , ono , dono

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Variants

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canoe , canoes , canoeable , canoed , canoeing , canoeist , canoeists , canoer , canoers

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Native American Taino word 'canoa' meaning 'dugout canoe'.

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Trivia

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1. Canoes were used by ancient Egyptians to transport building materials for the pyramids.

2. The longest canoe ever built was over 100 feet long and was used by the Inuit people in Canada.

3. The word 'canoe' is also used as a verb in English to describe the act of traveling in a canoe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kayak: A type of boat similar to a canoe, but with a sealed deck and a cockpit to sit in.

2. Raft: A large, flat-bottomed boat made of logs or other materials, used for transporting large loads or for recreational purposes.

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Culture

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Canoes have been used for transportation, fishing, and recreation for thousands of years. They have played a significant role in various cultures around the world, particularly in Polynesia, North America, and Scandinavia.

How to Memorize "canoe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, lightweight boat with a covered deck and open sides. Imagine paddling through calm waters on a sunny day.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'canoe' with the feeling of being out on the water, the sound of paddles slicing through the water, and the sensation of the sun on your skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'canoe' as 'Canoes Are Not Ordinary Equipment' or 'Canoes Are Nautical Objects'.

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