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 is the tiled pool, a dining terrace enveloped in majesty palms, and the brand-new dock for sunbathing and tying up watercraft.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
An investigation found that the children had been on the lake in a small watercraft with their father when the boat overturned, TRWD officials said Saturday.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2025
Paddlers may bring their own watercraft or use a free sit-on-top kayak.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
An investigation found that the children had been on the lake in a small watercraft with their father when the boat overturned, TRWD officials said Saturday.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2025
Paddlers may bring their own watercraft or use a free sit-on-top kayak.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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Camila Paris French Hair Clip Being on the boat each day means lots of wind, so my grandmother is packing these clips to keep her hair out of her face.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Guests can also watch a nightly boat parade and the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks display from certain resorts.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards are also available to take out.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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In Ellabell, where golf courses and canoe outposts define the local economy, the megasite looms both as a beacon of opportunity and a source of tension.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Later phases will include a disc golf course, a dog park, fishing piers, kayak and paddleboard access, a bird watching area, a hammock pole area and a lake deck, according to Rawn.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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The girl’s mom got into a kayak, paddled out to the sinking canoe and rescued her daughter, but her boyfriend went underwater, deputies said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fires on yachts have been in the news.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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