noun
- a person who operates or paddles a canoe
Usage: often used in historical or recreational contexts
Examples
- The experienced canoeman navigated the river with skill and precision.
- Each canoeman in the group carried their own paddle and life jacket.
- The fur traders were skilled canoemen who traveled vast distances by water.
- A canoeman must understand water currents and weather conditions.
- The canoeman steered the boat through the narrow rapids.