Synonyms of watercraft

watercraft

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boat
• vessel
• canoe
• kayak
• yacht
• craft
• raft
• taxi
• ferry
• cruiser
• schooner
• lifeboat
• pontoon
• barge
• sailboat
• powerboat
• motorboat
• dinghy
• rowboat
• skiff
• outboard
• cutter
• surfboat
• paddleboat
• catboat
• inboard
• lighter
• flatboat
• catamaran
• towboat
• pirogue
• johnboat
• riverboat
• houseboat
• outrigger
• punt
• bottom
• bateau
• longboat
• sampan
• coracle
• umiak
• shell
• tugboat
• keel
• scow
• shallop
• ferryboat
• dugout
• pinnace
• gondola
• auxiliary
• dhow
• dory
• tug
• airboat
• whaleboat
• scull
• dink
• pram
• keelboat
• tub
• ketch
• tender
• gig
• hovercraft
• yawl
• launch
• workboat
• wherry
• rowing boat
• jolly boat
• curragh
• currach
• hydroplane
• water taxi
• whaler
• trawler
• narrow boat
• shrimper
• piragua
• banker
• hydrofoil
• torpedo boat
• seiner
• lugger
• PT boat
• cockleshell
• caïque
• bumboat
• dragger
• gillnetter
• hoy
• coble
• assault boat
• scalloper
• hooker
• garvey
• air-cushion vehicle

Examples of watercraft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Aman Venice in Italy treats guests to a water view of this famed city via numerous excursions on a variety of watercraft. —Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

The tax-free period includes anything that is considered tangible personal property that is $500 or less, except watercraft, anything with an outboard motor that must be titled, a motor vehicle, alcohol, tobacco, a vapor product or a product that contains marijuana. —Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024

Paddlers must bring their own watercraft, personal flotation device (PFD), whistle, and an electric white light (flashlight, lantern, or headlamp). —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024

The Wisconsin and Manitowish Rivers, along with other quiet paddle routes, are great for non-motorized watercraft. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024