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canoe in Malay

kanu

/kəˈnuː/

canoe in Malay: kanu. In English, canoe means a small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

Malay words for canoe

small long and narrow boat
kanu

English meaning of canoe

  1. noun A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.
  2. noun An oversize, usually older, luxury car.
  3. noun Any of the deflectors positioned around a roulette wheel, shaped like upside-down boats.
  4. verb To ride or paddle a canoe.

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Questions about canoe in Malay

What is the meaning of canoe in Malay?
Canoe in Malay is kanu.
Apakah maksud canoe dalam bahasa Melayu?
Canoe: kanu.
What does canoe mean in English?
Canoe means a small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

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