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
Several agencies were involved in the search, including the Coast Guard and San Diego Fire Department helicopters, a Coast Guard response boat as well as lifeguards in rescue boats and watercraft.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 May 2025
These days, after divesting its train, Ski-Doo snowmobile, Sea-Doo personal watercraft, and ATV divisions, Bombardier is only focused on designing and building business jets.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
The invasive mussels were first discovered at the Port of Stockton in October and have since been spotted attached to watercraft in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bring your own watercraft and wear a personal flotation device and whistle.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 May 2025
These days, after divesting its train, Ski-Doo snowmobile, Sea-Doo personal watercraft, and ATV divisions, Bombardier is only focused on designing and building business jets.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025
The invasive mussels were first discovered at the Port of Stockton in October and have since been spotted attached to watercraft in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bring your own watercraft and wear a personal flotation device and whistle.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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More specifically, Baltra Island, a short scenic boat trip from Santa Cruz, the base for expeditions into the archipelago.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Starting from Salmon Run boat launch, kayak or stand-up paddle a mile to Pirate’s Cove for its signature waterfall that pours into the lake.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The vessel, which was flying a giant Mexican flag and had 277 people aboard, then drifted toward the piers lining the riverbank as onlookers scrambled away.—
Ruth Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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This type of secret cruise is typically in the realm of small-ship cruise lines like Windstar that can get into smaller ports that larger vessels cannot.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Fishing and Whitewater River Trips Many people don’t realize that our big rivers are a form of public lands, which is why the public gets to canoe, raft, tube, and fish on them.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Guests enjoy 100 feet of lakeshore (including a private dock with use of canoe, kayak, and fishing poles), plus an outdoor deck with a grill for atmospheric barbecues.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Book a kayak tour from Bayfield (or head out on your own) and float into dark coastal caves, among dots of forest, or even inland to the rivers and sloughs.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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The trailer begins with footage of Theron in a kayak and rock climbing without a harness before encountering Egerton's character.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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The forthcoming Emerald Kaia, a new yacht arriving in 2026, will set a new standard for warm-weather cruising.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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Feadship’s latest launch is an explorer yacht featuring a distinctive bow and paint scheme.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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