Synonyms for

Canoe

Verb / kʌˈnu: / Another word for canoe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a narrow, long boat with pointed ends and no motor, propelled by paddles

Synonyms & similar words

kayak paddleboat rowboat raft dugout outrigger shell skiff wherry yawl barge catamaran coracle gondola kayak paddle watercraft flatboat

Synonyms by register

Formal

kayak bateau skiff

Informal

dugout tub boat

Literary

coracle bark

Antonyms

boat ship liner yacht ferry cruiser

Common collocations

  • paddle a canoe
  • canoe trip
  • canoe race
  • canoe club
  • canoe expedition
  • canoe paddle
  • canoe route

Word family

noun canoe
verb canoe

Usage note

A canoe is a lightweight narrow boat, pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by a paddle. While 'kayak' is often used interchangeably, a kayak typically has a closed deck and is propelled by a double-bladed paddle.

Example sentences

  1. I went on a canoe trip with my family.
  2. I paddled my canoe across the lake.
  3. The canoe was made of birch bark.
  4. We saw a moose while we were in the canoe.
  5. The canoe glided silently through the water.

Quotes

  • The canoe is a symbol of freedom, adventure and independence.
  • In a canoe, you're alone with your thoughts.
  • The canoe is the most beautiful boat ever created.

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