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watercraft

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft

Definition of watercraft

as in boat

a small buoyant structure for travel on water just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer

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Recent Examples of watercraft The tactic worked, the buzzer blared and Houshmand was scooped up by a watercraft for a victory lap, an American flag hoisted in victory. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2026 On Saturday, a man in Tampa died after being struck by lightning while riding a personal watercraft. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Boaters of all backgrounds will wade into the world of watercraft this weekend as the Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The team of first responders was able to stabilize the victim until Marine 21 and additional fire rescue watercraft arrived at the scene, per Smith. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for watercraft

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Noun

On a drizzly morning in March 2025, a bright blue dive boat motored through Halifax Harbor in Nova Scotia toward the Tufts Cove generating station.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Both areas will allow hook-and-line fishing from the shore but prohibit commercial fishing and sportfishing from a boat.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of boat

Noun

Despite the risks, vessels continue to transit the Strait, reflecting its commercial importance, particularly for energy shipments to Asian markets, Ampatzidis said.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Purdue University confirmed on Monday that the crew would sleep aboard its vessel rather than on the island, citing the enormous crustaceans as one reason for the decision.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of vessel

Noun

And in May of last year, 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema was killed after an alligator tipped her out of her canoe.

— Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Among them was a 61-year-old woman tipped out of her canoe by an alligator in 2025 and an 85-year-old widow who was dragged out of her backyard by an alligator while walking her dog in 2023.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of canoe

Noun

The company aims to create the absolute sweet spot in terms of an affordable, featherlight, roomy and convenient solo tent for rigorous backpacking, kayak camping, bikepacking and more.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
Prices are $99 for a single kayak or $189 for a tandem kayak.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of kayak

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