A canoe is a lightweight narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends and open on top, propelled by one or more seated or kneeling paddlers facing the direction of travel using a single-bladed paddle.. Definition of canoe - a light, narrow boat with pointed ends and no keel, propelled with a paddle or paddles. definition of canoe in english: canoe. noun. a light, narrow boat with pointed ends and no keel, propelled with a paddle or paddles. pronunciation. canoe /k