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canoeist

ca·noe
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-noo]
    • /kəˈnu/
    • /kəˈnuː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-noo]
    • /kəˈnu/

Definitions of canoeist word

  • countable noun canoeist A canoeist is someone who is skilled at racing and performing tests of skill in a canoe. 3
  • noun canoeist any of various slender, open boats, tapering to a point at both ends, propelled by paddles or sometimes sails and traditionally formed of light framework covered with bark, skins, or canvas, or formed from a dug-out or burned-out log or logs, and now usually made of aluminum, fiberglass, etc. 1
  • noun canoeist any of various small, primitive light boats. 1
  • verb without object canoeist to paddle a canoe. 1
  • verb without object canoeist to go in a canoe. 1
  • verb with object canoeist to transport or carry by canoe. 1

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Origin of canoeist

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < French < Spanish canoa < Arawak; replacing canoa < Spanish

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Parts of speech for Canoeist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

canoeist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

canoeist usage trend in Literature

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