Also means
dinghy
Usage Note
Canot refers to any small open boat propelled by paddle or oar; in Québécois French it is the everyday word for a canoe, while in France canoë is more common for the sport. A canotier is a boatman, and also the flat straw boater hat associated with summer and rowing.
Examples
"Ils traversent le lac en canot."
Natural Translation
They cross the lake by canoe.
Literal Translation
They cross the lake in canoe.

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