canoeing
UK: kəˈnuːɪŋ | US: kəˈnuːɪŋ
n. the activity or sport of paddling a canoe
vi. the act of traveling or moving in a canoe
The word "canoe" originates from the Spanish "canoa," borrowed from the Arawakan (Caribbean indigenous) word "kanawa," meaning "dugout boat." The suffix "-ing" is an Old English derivational suffix used to form nouns (denoting the activity) or verbs (denoting the action). Thus, "canoeing" literally means "the act of using a canoe" or "the sport involving canoes." The term reflects the adaptation of indigenous technology into European languages and modern sports vocabulary.
Canoeing down the river at dawn was a serene experience.
She won a gold medal in canoeing at the summer Olympics.
We spent the weekend canoeing and camping by the lake.
Canoeing requires good balance and upper-body strength.
The club offers lessons in canoeing for beginners.