Definition

A person who travels or paddles in a canoe.

Example

The canoer skillfully navigated the river's twists and turns.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a canoer in action?

Yeah, they make it look so easy gliding over the water.

I really admire how skilled a canoer needs to be.

Absolutely! It takes practice to master those strokes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Canoer → It is formed from "canoe" (from the Carib word *kanawa*, meaning a type of boat) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A canoer is a person who uses a canoe.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who uses a specific type of boat called a canoe — the '-er' just means a person. A canoer is someone who paddles a canoe.

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