[ca.noe] n [F, fr. NL canoa, fr. Sp, fr. Arawakan, of Cariban origin; akin to Carib kana:wa canoe] (1555): a light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usu. propelled by paddling
[2]canoe vb ca.noed ; ca.noe.ing vt (1794): to transport in a canoe; also: to travel by canoe down (a river) ~ vi: to go or travel in a canoe -- ca.noe.able adj -- ca.noe.ist n