watercraft
noun
wa·ter·craft
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft 
ˈwä-
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just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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Fish from the pier or take your own watercraft out.
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Participants must bring their own watercraft, personal flotation device, whistle, and a white electric light.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Wilmette The Wilmette Park District is introducing The Cove, a non-swimming zone that will provide Lake Michigan access to non-motorized watercraft and share the southern end of the Gillson Park lakefront with The Dog Beach, which will allow off-leash dogs, Park District spokesman JP McNamara said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
That included lifeguards using personal watercraft and rescue boats, firefighters and several Coast Guard vessels, including a cutter and a 45-foot response boat.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Participants must bring their own watercraft, personal flotation device, whistle, and a white electric light.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Wilmette The Wilmette Park District is introducing The Cove, a non-swimming zone that will provide Lake Michigan access to non-motorized watercraft and share the southern end of the Gillson Park lakefront with The Dog Beach, which will allow off-leash dogs, Park District spokesman JP McNamara said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
That included lifeguards using personal watercraft and rescue boats, firefighters and several Coast Guard vessels, including a cutter and a 45-foot response boat.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercraft. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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watercraft
noun
wa·ter·craft
-ˌkraft
: craft for water transportation
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