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canoe

/kəˈnuː/

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noun

Canoë

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.

Examples :

"The family took their canoe out on the lake for a peaceful afternoon of paddling. "

La famille a emmené son canoë sur le lac pour un après-midi paisible de pagayage.

nautical vehicle sport

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noun

Une grosse voiture de luxe, souvent ancienne

An oversize, usually older, luxury car.

Examples :

"My uncle's old canoe is a beautiful, but very large, car. "

La vieille voiture de luxe de mon oncle est une belle, mais très grosse voiture.

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noun

Déflecteurs

Any of the deflectors positioned around a roulette wheel, shaped like upside-down boats.

Examples :

"The croupier carefully inspected the canoes around the roulette wheel to make sure none were loose, as that could unfairly influence where the ball landed. "

Le croupier a soigneusement inspecté les déflecteurs autour de la roulette pour s'assurer qu'aucun n'était lâche, car cela pourrait influencer de manière déloyale l'endroit où la bille atterrissait.

game nautical entertainment

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verb

Faire du canoë

To ride or paddle a canoe.

Examples :

"The children canoed on the lake all afternoon. "

Les enfants ont fait du canoë sur le lac tout l'après-midi.

sport vehicle nautical sailing action