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Eskimo canoe 
a light sealskin boat completely decked except for a cockpit to accommodate the hunter, who propels the craft with a double-bladed paddle. See picture at kayak1.
See also: kayak ((1))
- 1749 Both these Kind of Canoes, the Eskemaux Canoes and those of these Indians were in Use amongst the Antients.
- 1857 The Esquimaux canoes are well worthy of notice, being proofs alike of the ingenuity and neat workmanship of the builders.
- 1749 Both these Kind of Canoes, the Eskemaux Canoes and those of these Indians were in Use amongst the Antients.