canoe

7 ENTRIES FOUND:

1ca·noe

noun \kə-ˈnü\

Definition of CANOE

: a light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usually propelled by paddling

Origin of CANOE

French, from New Latin canoa, from Spanish, from Arawakan, of Cariban origin; akin to Carib kana:wa canoe
First Known Use: 1555

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

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