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
Personal watercraft are one-to-two people vessels often referred to as Jet Skis, the brand name of a popular model made by Kawasaki.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The victim was riding on the back of the watercraft operated by a 26-year-old man, who had just made a U-turn when the second jet ski, driven by a 27-year-old man and carrying a 28-year-old woman, slammed into them, cops said.
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Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Much like the jet drives used on personal watercraft, its 90 hp waterjet propulsion produces instant acceleration, impressive speeds, and nimble handling.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Three watercraft, including two from the fire department, responded to the area and pulled the five people out of the water, according to fire officials.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The victim was riding on the back of the watercraft operated by a 26-year-old man, who had just made a U-turn when the second jet ski, driven by a 27-year-old man and carrying a 28-year-old woman, slammed into them, cops said.
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Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
Much like the jet drives used on personal watercraft, its 90 hp waterjet propulsion produces instant acceleration, impressive speeds, and nimble handling.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Three watercraft, including two from the fire department, responded to the area and pulled the five people out of the water, according to fire officials.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
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For something with a little more oomph, local marinas offer boat rentals ranging from pontoons to deck boats.
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The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.
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The verdict was handed down on Monday acquitting Pino, 55, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen, Katy Puig, now 21, with life-changing injuries, according to NBC 6.
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Exhibits are displayed in six different rooms and a canoe house.
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After lunch, Bud and Stan took a canoe to explore a long draw of water in back of camp while Ed and I strung up the radio aerial and called Cache Lake.
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Assateague's spectacular national seashore is best explored by kayak.
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On the Water Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from Crystal River Outfitters and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore via the meandering Crystal River.
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James Stocklas, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania One evening in 2016, dining at a sports bar in the Florida Keys, James Stocklas, 67, glimpsed a yacht on the water.
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But projects like the 59-foot Cigarette Tirranna performance cruiser and a range of CdM expedition yachts show the breadth of his portfolio.
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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