canoe race

collocation in English

meaningsofcanoeandrace

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withcanoeorrace.
canoe
noun[C]
uk
/kəˈnuː/us
/kəˈnuː/
a small, light, narrow boat, pointed at both ends and moved using a paddle (= a short pole with a ...
See more atcanoe
race
noun
uk
/reɪs/us
/reɪs/
a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to ...
See more atrace

(Definition ofcanoeandracefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcanoe race

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Like many of the races, thecanoeracedivides itself into two age groups.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Some of the events include a regional talent night, lumberjack competition, andcanoerace.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Established in 1935, its only sport is canoe racing.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Officially canoe sprint is a blanket term for both canoe racing and kayak racing.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Painted white, the canoe races under the no. 19.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Corbin has ventured outside of flatwater marathon canoe racing to participate in outrigger ocean canoe racing and swanboat racing.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
It is commonly known as the little blue church, and is used as a landmark for canoe races.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The different tribes played (and wagered bets on) toboggan, snowshoe, and canoe races as well as archery, wrestling, spear throwing and running events.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
His athletic pursuits included college gymnastics, canoe paddling, ice boating, and sailing canoe racing.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
It features a grand parade and street fair as well as canoe races, traditional games, singing, dancing, feasting, and fireworks.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
People who paddle dragon boats may also compete in other types of craft such as in outrigger canoe racing due to some similarities in training regimes and sporting ethos.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofcanoe
Go to the definition ofrace
See other collocations withcanoe
See other collocations withrace