Synonyms for canoe

Most common

boat · kayak

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 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.

Related words

Word family

canoeist canoeman canoer

Phrases

dugout canoe canoe birch canoe polo

Forms

Plural

canoes → kayaks, boats…

Example sentences

• boat She caught sight of a rowing boat in the distance.
• kayak Rolling a kayak in white water is an advanced skill.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

boat¹

5 letters

kayak²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (kayak² = 2 syllables).