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
What’s killing the whales San Francisco Bay is a busy urban waterway, with high-speed ferries, cargo ships, commercial fishing vessels and recreational watercraft.
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Daniel Crocker, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
The rider hung onto his upside-down watercraft for an hour, as speeding boats raced by.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office said the watercraft, a 25-foot Dave’s Custom Boat, collided with the rocky banks on the Arizona side of the river, north of Lake Havasu.
—Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Thrill seekers can ride personal watercraft, wakeboard, and parasail, while outdoor lovers can roam via a houseboat or lounge at a waterfront campsite.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Crocker, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
The rider hung onto his upside-down watercraft for an hour, as speeding boats raced by.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office said the watercraft, a 25-foot Dave’s Custom Boat, collided with the rocky banks on the Arizona side of the river, north of Lake Havasu.
—Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Thrill seekers can ride personal watercraft, wakeboard, and parasail, while outdoor lovers can roam via a houseboat or lounge at a waterfront campsite.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Hackling, who is free on a $350,000 bond, faces charges in connection with a fatal boat crash at the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook on Sept 2, 2024.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The body was transported off the ship April 24 as the vessel docked on Saint Helena Island, about 1,100 miles off Africa, and the man’s wife accompanied his remains.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The British military reported two cargo vessels ablaze off the UAE.—
Adam Schreck,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Tying the twine to the bow of the canoe was difficult.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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While a group of at least nine adult groundskeepers had been ordered to move canoes and other waterfront equipment, they were not asked to assist once the evacuations began later during the storm.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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While certainly not the only outfitter, Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West offers kayak, paddleboard and boat tours where pooches are encouraged to join.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Paddle out on the Bayou and let the water lap against your kayak as the city reflects golden afternoon light.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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In the case of Sanlorenzo, the builder has just opened a new showroom in the center of London, meaning budding entrepreneurs can walk in off Mayfair’s Park Lane and sit down with a specialist to discuss buying their first yacht.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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During the 2025 season, Elemis carried out more than 1,000 spa treatments in paddock clubs at races globally — and on the Aston Martin yacht in Monaco.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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