canoe
UK: kəˈnuː | US: kəˈnuː
n. a narrow, lightweight boat with pointed ends, propelled by paddles.
v. to travel or transport by canoe.
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The word "canoe" originates from the Spanish canoa, borrowed from the Arawakan language (spoken by Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean). It entered English in the mid-16th century, retaining its original form and meaning. As a loanword from a non-Indo-European language, it does not break down into smaller morphemes in English. Its structure reflects its direct adoption from Indigenous languages, highlighting cultural exchange during early European exploration.
We paddled the canoe across the lake at dawn.
The Indigenous guide carved a traditional canoe from a single tree trunk.
They planned to canoe down the Amazon River next summer.
The lightweight canoe glided silently through the water.
Learning to balance in a canoe takes practice.