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Meaning of canoes

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

canoes

Pronunciation:/kəˈnuːz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

  2. An oversize, usually older, luxury car.

  3. Any of the deflectors positioned around a roulette wheel, shaped like upside-down boats.

verb

Definitions

  1. To ride or paddle a canoe.