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 town has many watercraft rentals like kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The girls were on a personal watercraft tour with their parents when the tragedy happened.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
In August, while riding a personal watercraft, investigators said a wake from a passing boat sent her into a dock along with her 16-year-old sister, who survived.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The property has 320 feet of private bayfront, so there is space for yachts or other watercraft.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The girls were on a personal watercraft tour with their parents when the tragedy happened.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
In August, while riding a personal watercraft, investigators said a wake from a passing boat sent her into a dock along with her 16-year-old sister, who survived.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The property has 320 feet of private bayfront, so there is space for yachts or other watercraft.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
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Guests of Delamar Mystic also receive complimentary admission to the Mystic Seaport Museum, the nation's largest maritime museum, which can help arrange charters for boat tours down the Mystic River and into Long Island Sound.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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But do get outside and see the red-footed tortoises that live here and take a boat to the overwater spa bungalow for a calming facial or body treatment.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
6 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … LETHAL INTERCEPT — Deadly US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tentative plans call for acquiring 51 vessels in the initial phase and scaling the wider fleet to more than 400 ships.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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To explore the area, visitors can hike, canoe, or hop aboard a boat on the Lemmenjoki River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who has tried to paddle a canoe upstream knows what that means.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Walk or kayak along the city's gorgeous riverfront parks and trails.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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But her college housemate and kayak support paddler, Sarah Enix, said the swim odyssey — with Breed intending to be in the water each day for five hours and 10 to 12 miles — is being planned meticulously.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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For even more marine life, Amandira, the Aman yacht, can also be chartered from Amanwana for totally bespoke voyages around the Indonesian archipelago from Komodo National Park to the famed Spice Islands and the legendary waters of Raja Ampat.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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If the yacht starts to sink, the captain will have to tell everyone on board in person.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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