Dugout Canoe (Noun)
Meaning
A canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Native American village had numerous dugout canoes along the riverbank, used for both fishing and transportation.
- A strong and sturdy dugout canoe was carved from the massive cedar tree that had fallen during the storm.
- Historical records show that the ancient civilization's primary mode of water travel was the handcrafted dugout canoe.
- Dugout canoes have become iconic symbols of traditional river travel and a testament to the resourcefulness of indigenous cultures.
- After weeks of careful excavating and carving, the wooden dugout canoe finally took shape beneath their skilled hands.