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
The video was shot by another TowBoatUS captain, Enzo Ramos, who told the Herald the person on the personal watercraft said the man’s leg was badly injured.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As approximately 96% of adult manatees bear scars from watercraft strikes, this remains a serious issue for the species.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
To get on land, these types of Marine units primarily seize footholds by riding small watercraft onto beaches or by helicopter insertion.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Because the motor is electric and the foil does most of the work, the noise, the churn, the fumes – the whole obnoxious package that defines traditional personal watercraft – are largely gone.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
As approximately 96% of adult manatees bear scars from watercraft strikes, this remains a serious issue for the species.
—Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
To get on land, these types of Marine units primarily seize footholds by riding small watercraft onto beaches or by helicopter insertion.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Because the motor is electric and the foil does most of the work, the noise, the churn, the fumes – the whole obnoxious package that defines traditional personal watercraft – are largely gone.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 11, New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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On April 15, the crew alerted the USCG that the boat needed assistance after losing its starboard engine, Petty Officer 3rd Class Avery Tibbets said, ABC affiliate WRIC reports.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Maritime authorities deployed a patrol boat after receiving information about a fiberglass boat speeding toward a small town in northern Penang state early Friday, said Penang's maritime chief Muhammad Suffi Mohamad Ramli.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Indian ship was one of two vessels bearing that country’s flag that came under fire by the IRGC Navy on Saturday.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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After a brief pickup in transit attempts on Saturday, shipping traffic in the Gulf stalled once again, with vessels coming under fire mid-passage and being forced to withdraw.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The administration said the ban would protect the watershed and canoe wilderness.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Book a kayak or paddleboard tour with Outer Banks Kayak Adventures for a morning or moonlight paddle through the marshes of the Roanoke Sound and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Conservancy's long-term vision is to expand the wetlands from a single platform into much larger installations, possibly transforming the Broad Canal into a park, a boardwalk, and even a kayak trail.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Guest-only experiences like catch-and-cook fishing outings and sunset yacht tours allow travelers to see—and taste—a different side of Charleston.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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Or, if shopping isn’t your preferred vacation activity, take the bike to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway and traverse on Palm Beach Lake Trail, a bike- and pedestrian-friendly path that abuts the water’s edge that is lined with docked yachts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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