Definitions

1. noun

a person, typically a male, who is an experienced paddler of a canoe, especially one who is skilled in navigating through rough waters

“The canoe team consisted of five experienced canoemen, who were known for their incredible endurance and navigational skills.”

2. noun

an old-fashioned term for a man who carries a canoe, especially one on the shoulders of a porter or a bear

“In the olden days, canoemen would carry their canoes through dense forests to reach the river.”