canoenounfeminine/kɐˈnoɐ/mediumca·no·aPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA narrow, long boat, usually open and propelled by paddles.They crossed the river in a traditional wooden canoe.The canoe capsized in the strong waves.syncanoedinghyEtymologyDo taino 'canoa', através do espanhol.Related wordscanoagemcanoístacanoa de pescacanoa salva-vidas