canoe
/kəˈnuː/noun
A light, narrow boat that one or more people move through the water using paddles with a single blade.
In a canoe you kneel or sit high and use a single-bladed paddle; in a kayak you sit low and use a double-bladed one.
Related words
kayakA small, narrow boat with a closed deck and an opening for the paddler, who sits inside and moves it with a paddle that has a blade at each end.gondolaA long, narrow boat with raised ends, moved along with a single oar, and traditionally used on the canals of Venice.yachtA sleek, lightweight boat used for pleasure cruising or racing, fitted with sails though frequently driven by an engine.shuttleA bus, train, or other vehicle that travels regularly back and forth between fixed points.sailboatA boat that moves through the water using a sail and the wind.transitThe movement of people or goods from one place to another, especially by public transportation; also, the vehicles that carry them.