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watercraft

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft

Definition of watercraft

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 Nearby, a dedicated garage starboard can hold a 16-foot tender, a personal watercraft, and other equipment. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The mollusk’s larvae are also invisible to the naked eye and can be easily transported in standing water if watercraft and equipment are not properly cleaned and drained. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 But boats, kayaks, paddleboards and other watercraft activities are allowed until mid-October. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for watercraft

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Noun

The hotel also has a helicopter pad, so those interested in exploring the other islands by air rather than by boat have that option, too.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department assisted Maryland Natural Resources Police in the search, which involved patrol boats, helicopters, drones, and rescue divers.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of boat

Noun

Of the outbound traffic, four vessels — including a tanker laden with 2 million barrels of Saudi crude - sailed with their satellite trackers off.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The vessel is also distinguished by a matte finish with a matte, black cap; and for the first time in the maison’s history, the brand’s traditional XJ symbol has been replaced with the automaker’s iconic shield.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of vessel

Noun

Despite the wildfires, their main canoe routes weren't impacted and Hall said things are nearly back to normal.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
At Rainy Lake, for example, Voyageurs Outfitters and Rainy Lake Aquatics rent canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of canoe

Noun

In among the glitzy beach club lunches and time spent sunning on their super yacht Seven, Victoria was spotted employing David as her husband-photographer.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Earlier this week, they were spotted on a yacht, where Victoria wore a series of bikinis.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of yacht

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