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
Get acquainted with this style of watercraft with Wrightsville Performance Sailing.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
For a lakefront property in Muskoka with a private dock, watercraft, multiple fireplaces, a gym and three bedrooms, that rate positions the cottage as a competitive vacation rental beyond any novelty factor.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Shannon McKenzie, vice president of watercraft operations and preservation, said shipyard staff will clear the snow by hand using rubber or plastic shovels because machinery or metal shovels could damage the boats.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The strikes against the small watercraft come as the Pentagon pulls its warships back from the region to refocus on the Middle East.
—Tara Copp, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
For a lakefront property in Muskoka with a private dock, watercraft, multiple fireplaces, a gym and three bedrooms, that rate positions the cottage as a competitive vacation rental beyond any novelty factor.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Shannon McKenzie, vice president of watercraft operations and preservation, said shipyard staff will clear the snow by hand using rubber or plastic shovels because machinery or metal shovels could damage the boats.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The strikes against the small watercraft come as the Pentagon pulls its warships back from the region to refocus on the Middle East.
—Tara Copp, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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Children can be seen monkeying around the billiards table, and the surrounding area offers plenty of activities to suit the whole gang—from hiking and boat tours to hair-raising seaplane adventures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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My husband will drive the boat as none of them has any experience.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As with a boat at sea, every passenger is safer when the vessel itself is sound.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The vessel was detained by Denmark's maritime authority in February over registration concerns.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The dwelling is technically two structures, which are connected by a rope bridge, and guests making their way down to the water can enjoy complimentary access to canoes and kayaks.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Search teams located the body of a missing teen whose canoe capsized on an Orange County lake, officials announced Wednesday.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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At Newport Sea Base, campers can kayak, paddleboard, sail, fish, and participate in marine science labs.—
gqlshare,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are also several public river access points for locals to float, kayak, paddleboard and fish.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Following its renovation, the yacht features revised living spaces with interiors that favor understated luxury, blending midcentury furniture with contemporary pieces from Liaigre and Holly Hunt.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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The song’s music video features the band on an emotional yacht outing with Lili Reinhart.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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