As a Noun: 1. A small narrow boat the you row using a paddle. English = canoe, kayak. 2. The activity or sport of paddling in a canoe. English = canoeing, kayaking. 3. A short pole with a wide, flat part at one end or at both ends, which you hold in your hands and use as an oar to move a small boat through water. English = paddle. 4. The activity of using a paddle. English = paddling. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To paddle a canoe or kayak. 2. To go canoeing.