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
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
Then additional lifeguards on a watercraft, which was patrolling north of the pier, picked him up and took him to shore.
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Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Boating is allowed, though all watercraft, down to inflatable kayaks, must have a permit, purchased from the city’s website.
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R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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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
Then additional lifeguards on a watercraft, which was patrolling north of the pier, picked him up and took him to shore.
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Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Boating is allowed, though all watercraft, down to inflatable kayaks, must have a permit, purchased from the city’s website.
—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
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The alert also cited jet ski accidents involving American citizens, including a rider killed in a boat collision and cases of operators ignoring warnings of dangerous weather.
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Ahead of the storm, police prepared boats and set up barricades in flood-prone areas.
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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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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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Is a canoe the most reliable mode of transport for getting to the World Cup in New Jersey?
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What to See and Do Kayaking Rent a kayak for the absolute best views of Pictured Rocks.
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Or, bring or rent your own kayak or paddleboard and get to the island without a seat on the ferry.
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There are a ton of cruises out there, from the windjammer sailings in Maine’s Penobscot Bay to luxury 20-passenger yacht sailings in the Galápagos with the Relais & Chateau cruise brand Ecoventura.
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To top it off, the yacht serves Boat Boxes with food prepared by the team at Miss Mary Seafood.
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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