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The correct spelling is canoes.
How to pronounce canoes
/kəˈnuːz/
nounIPA: /kəˈnuːz/
Say it like: Can-oes
The correct spelling is canoes. 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 eit…
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Meanings
noun
- 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
- 1.To ride or paddle a canoe.
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