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What is a canoe's beam?

Its width.

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  1. Its width ✔
  2. Its weight
  3. Its paddle length

Why: Beam is the width measurement of a canoe, often given at gunwale, waterline, and widest point.

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Answer: Its width. Beam is the width measurement of a canoe, often given at gunwale, waterline, and widest point.

  1. Canoe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canoe
    Canoe manufacturers typically provide three beam measurements
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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