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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescanoa
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka-no-a
"Alquilamos una canoa para explorar el lago."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A narrow, lightweight boat that is pointed at both ends and propelled by paddles.
"We decided to rent a canoe to explore the tranquil lake." - 2
A type of boat used for recreation or sport, typically designed for one or two people.
"The canoe glided smoothly across the water as we paddled together."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'canoe' originates from the Arawakan word 'kanowa', which referred to a dugout boat used by indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. It was adopted into English in the 16th century as European explorers encountered these vessels.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Canoe" is said worldwide
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canoë
Transliteration: ka-no-e
"Nous avons loué un canoë pour explorer le lac."
Kanu
Transliteration: ka-noo
"Wir haben ein Kanu gemietet, um den Fluss zu erkunden."
canoa
Transliteration: ka-no-a
"Abbiamo noleggiato una canoa per esplorare il lago."
canoa
Transliteration: ka-no-a
"Alquilamos una canoa para explorar el lago."
canoa
Transliteration: ka-no-a
"Alugamos uma canoa para explorar o lago."
नाव
Transliteration: naav
"हमने झील की खोज के लिए एक नाव किराए पर ली।"
独木舟
Transliteration: dú mù zhōu
"我们租了一只独木舟来探索湖泊。"
카누
Transliteration: ka-nu
"우리는 호수를 탐험하기 위해 카누를 빌렸다."
カヌー
Transliteration: ka-nu
"私たちは湖を探検するためにカヌーを借りました。"
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