canoe vs athletics

canoe and athletics both are nouns.

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

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

canoe (verb)	athletics (verb)
travel by canoe