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canoes

  • plural of canoe.
  • present tense form of canoe (3rd person singular).

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On the park's website, the authority said visitors must not enter the water at any time, which includes using kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and dinghies.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Since dawn, he and around 20 colleagues have paddled along the riverbanks in their weathered wooden canoes.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“He said we’ve had about 4 inches of rain and we should probably move the canoes and waterfront equipment,” Edward recalled, describing this as standard procedure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Above the din of the rapids, the men could hear the wooden canoes scraping and thumping into the rocks.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple