Definition of: canoe

(kə·n′) noun
1. A small, long, narrow boat, pointed at both ends, made from a hollowed log, bark, light wood, or animal skins, and propelled by paddles: used by primitive peoples.
2. A modern adaptation of this, made of canvas, light wood, or aluminum. Compare illustration under CATAMARAN.
—v.t.
1. To Convey by canoe.
—v.i.
2. To paddle, sail, or travel in a canoe.
3. To operate a canoe. [<Sp. <Taino canoa boat]
—ca·noe′ing noun
—ca·noe′ist noun