watercraft

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft How to pronounce watercraft (audio)
Definition of watercraftnext
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 Remove drain plugs and drain all water from bilges, ballast tanks and live wells before transporting a watercraft. — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2026 Conley was charged with one count of operating a boat or watercraft while intoxicated or under the influence. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 The sheriff’s office has obtained two personal watercraft to use this summer through Sea Doo’s national loan program for law enforcement and via Nielsen Enterprises. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Personal watercraft are one-to-two people vessels often referred to as Jet Skis, the brand name of a popular model made by Kawasaki. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for watercraft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
  1. boat
  2. vessel
  3. canoe
  4. kayak
  5. yacht
Noun
  • Uncrewed vessels, commonly known as drone boats, have long been a staple of Ukrainian tactics against Russian ships in the Black Sea and famously used with explosives.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Once Nathan knows, word spreads so fast that everyone knows Luke is leaving before all the guests have even left the boat.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Definition of boat
Noun
  • Saudi Arabia acknowledged at least one vessel was struck and retaliated with airstrikes against Hodeidah, the main port under Houthi control.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • On Thursday, just six vessels crossed the waterway, according to MarineTraffic data.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of vessel
Noun
  • The camp drew considerable attention after a haunting photo showing 19 of its canoes under water was widely seen online.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • On the island, Heiva i Tahiti has been celebrated every July since, with traditional dance, drumming, singing and sports, such as javelin throwing and canoe races.
    — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of canoe
Noun
  • Paddle the Llano River The Llano River runs right through Castell, and the community makes a great home base for exploring it by canoe or kayak.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • There’s also a seasonal heated outdoor pool, kayak and paddleboard rentals for exploring Quonochontaug Salt Pond, and scheduled motorboat outings on the pond.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of kayak
Noun
  • Basketball legend Michael Jordan has been seen getting on and off his yacht at Nammos, the island’s most famous beach club that boasts Las Vegas-type show girls in skimpy costumes.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • The two companies have announced plans to create the world’s first Brabus yachts, combining the German brand’s bold aesthetic and appetite for personalization with AB Yachts’s expertise in building fast, technologically advanced vessels.
    — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
Definition of yacht

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