Craft since ancient times (5)

I believe the answer is:

canoe

(Other definitions for canoe that I've seen before include "Kayak-like boat" , "Boat that's paddled" , "Simple boat" , "Boat (that can be dug out!)" , "Light paddle-propelled boat" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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