pleasure craft

idiom

: boats used for pleasure rather than work

We saw many fishing boats and pleasure craft on the bay.

Examples of pleasure craft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And though container ships create the most underwater noise, smaller vessels — including fishing boats and pleasure craft — also contribute to the volume, which can affect not only whales but also dolphins, spiny lobsters and some fish. —

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024 Strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft during high flows, the agency said in the release. —

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2024 The passage between Isla Mujeres and Cancún is notably busy, full of ferries and pleasure craft, many carrying tourists. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2024 That requires them to navigate waters busy with ships, military vessels, fishing boats and pleasure craft. —

USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pleasure craft

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