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==Origin==

==Origin==

from Spanish ''canoa'', from Arawak, from Carib ''canaoua'' . The [[word]] canoe comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_Carib_language Carib] ''kenu'' (dugout), via the Spanish ''canoa''.

from Spanish ''canoa'', from Arawak, from Carib ''canaoua'' . The [[word]] canoe comes from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_Carib_language Carib] ''kenu'' (dugout), via the Spanish ''canoa''.

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1555]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1555]

==Definition==

==Definition==

*1:a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends, [[propelled]] by a paddle or paddles.

*1:a narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends, [[propelled]] by a paddle or paddles.

==Description==

==Description==

A '''canoe''' is a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel using a single-bladed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddle paddle]. In the UK, however, the term ''canoe is'' also commonly used for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayak kayaks] despite being "technically incorrect".

A '''canoe''' is a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel using a single-bladed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddle paddle]. In the UK, however, the term ''canoe is'' also commonly used for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kayak kayaks] despite being "technically incorrect".

Canoes are used for racing, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitewater_canoeing whitewater canoeing], touring and camping, freestyle, and general [[recreation]]. The intended use of the canoe dictates its hull shape and construction material.

Canoes are used for racing, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitewater_canoeing whitewater canoeing], touring and camping, freestyle, and general [[recreation]]. The intended use of the canoe dictates its hull shape and construction material.

Historically, canoes were [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dugout_(boat) dugouts] or made of bark on a wood frame, but construction materials evolved to canvas on a wood frame, then to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminum aluminum]. Most modern canoes are made of molded plastic or composites such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiberglass fiberglass]. Until the mid-1800s the canoe was an important means of [[transport]] for [[exploration]] and trade, but then [[transitioned]] to [[recreational]] or sporting use. Canoeing has been part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoeing_and_kayaking_at_the_Summer_Olympics Olympics] since 1936. In places where the canoe played a key role in history, such as the northern United States, Canada, and New Zealand, the canoe remains an important theme in popular culture.

Historically, canoes were [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dugout_(boat) dugouts] or made of bark on a wood frame, but construction materials evolved to canvas on a wood frame, then to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminum aluminum]. Most modern canoes are made of molded plastic or composites such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiberglass fiberglass]. Until the mid-1800s the canoe was an important means of [[transport]] for [[exploration]] and trade, but then [[transitioned]] to [[recreational]] or sporting use. Canoeing has been part of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoeing_and_kayaking_at_the_Summer_Olympics Olympics] since 1936. In places where the canoe played a key role in history, such as the northern United States, Canada, and New Zealand, the canoe remains an important theme in popular culture.

Canoes can be [[adapted]] to many [[purposes]], for example with the addition of sails, outboard motors, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outriggers outriggers].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe]

Canoes can be [[adapted]] to many [[purposes]], for example with the addition of sails, outboard motors, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outriggers outriggers].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe]

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]