canoes
word · lemma: canoe
Definition
Small, narrow boats, usually pointed at both ends and moved using paddles, often by one or two people.
Usage & Nuances
'Canoes' is the plural of 'canoe'. Used for leisure, sport, or transport, especially on lakes and rivers. Not the same as 'kayaks', which usually have a closed deck. Collocations: 'paddle canoes', 'rent canoes', 'wooden canoes'.
Spanish: canoasPortuguese (BR): canoasPortuguese (PT): canoasChinese (Simplified): 独木舟Chinese (Traditional): 獨木舟Hindi: कैनूArabic: قوارب الكانو
Example Sentences
We saw three canoes on the lake.
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The canoes are made of wood.
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People paddle their canoes down the river.
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All the canoes were rented out by noon.
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They raced their canoes during the summer festival.
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Those old canoes have amazing stories behind them.
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