kayak

noun kay·ak \ ˈkī-ˌak \

Definition of kayak

1 :an Eskimo canoe made of a frame covered with skins except for a small opening in the center and propelled by a double-bladed paddle

2 :a portable boat styled like an Eskimo kayak

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play \ˈkī-ˌa-kər\ noun

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Centennial Park, southwest of 153rd Street and West Avenue, features amenities such as nine baseball/softball fields, seven soccer fields, a dog park, aquatic center and Lake Sedgewick, where visitors can rent kayaks and pedal boats.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "Orland Park eyes park upgrades," 8 Aug. 2017
Secret Beach offers white sand and is only reachable by kayak.

— anthony berklich, Harper's BAZAAR, "All The Reasons Why You Should Visit Dominica," 31 July 2017
The search for two horses missing after Thursday morning’s floods grew grim this weekend after friends in kayaks found the body of one of the horses Saturday.

— joe robertson, kansascity, "Horse is found dead in Overland Park flood; search goes on for second horse," 30 July 2017
Paddlers can complete registration, drop off canoes and kayaks and enjoy live music by The Mondays and Marsha Brady, food trucks, craft beer, raffle and gear swap.

— rasputin todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week: July 31-Aug. 6," 30 July 2017
Last month, paddlers in New York state floated their kayaks and canoes in the Erie Canal to celebrate the waterway’s 200th birthday.

— brian alexander, The Atlantic, "Privatization Is Changing America's Relationship With Its Physical Stuff," 12 July 2017
Add to the recreational to-do list a fleet of rental bicycles, motor scooters and kayaks, and there's no getting bored on Washington Island.

— kurt chandler, chicagotribune.com, "Scandinavian heritage, quirky charm await on winsome Washington Island," 30 June 2017
Pedal boats and kayaks are available for rental from noon until 8 p.m. on Fridays; and from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

— laura hinderman, Daily Southtown, "Summertime equals fun time in Orland Park," 27 June 2017
There are also lovely beaches where kayaks are available to rent.

— allison amend, New York Times, "In the Footsteps of Charles Darwin," 23 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of kayak

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First Known Use: 1757

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Definition of kayak for English Language Learners

: a long narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and that is moved by a paddle with two blades

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kayak

noun kay·ak \ ˈkī-ˌak \

Definition of kayak for Students

:a small boat that is pointed at both ends, holds one or two people, and is moved by a paddle with two blades

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