General
blue canoe
What does blue canoe mean?
A portable field latrine, named for its typical blue color.
"The blue canoes by the motor pool needed pumping out."
Origin
U.S. military field slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'blue canoe'?
It is slang for a portable field toilet, named for the blue color of the typical portable latrine.
Why is it called a canoe?
The nickname jokes on the shape and color of the unit, comparing the blue portable toilet to a canoe.
Where is the term used?
It is U.S. military field slang, common where troops rely on portable latrines in the field or at motor pools.
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