Difference between Canoe and Rowboat

What is the difference between Canoe and Rowboat?

Canoe as a noun is 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. while Rowboat as a noun is a small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

Canoe

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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. An oversize, usually older, luxury car.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To ride or paddle a canoe.

Rowboat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

We hope you now know whether to use Canoe or Rowboat in your sentence.

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