athletics vs canoe

athletics and canoe both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
athletics	Yes	No	No	No
canoe	Yes	No	Yes	No

athletics (noun)	canoe (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition	small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
a contest between athletes

athletics (verb)	canoe (verb)
	travel by canoe