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canoe vs kayak vs motorboat
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| canoenoun/kəˈnuː/ | Meaning a light, narrow boat with pointed ends that you move through water with a paddle | Goes with paddle a canoe | Example We hired a canoe and paddled slowly down the river. |
| kayaknoun/ˈkaɪ.æk/ | Meaning a small, light boat that you move with a double paddle while sitting inside | Goes with — | Example We rented a kayak and paddled across the quiet lake. |
| motorboatnoun/ˈmoʊ.tər.boʊt/ | Meaning A small boat driven by an engine. | Goes with — | Example We rented a motorboat to visit the islands near the coast. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We went on a three-day trip in the national park.