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
At the Pacific Coast Dream Machines on April 27, the vehicle was on display in the yearly eclectic mix of cars, trucks, motorcycles, aircraft and watercraft.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of the river near the Sikorsky facility on the report of an accident involving a personal watercraft shortly after 10 p.m., according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
Mariners in these regions were cautioned to secure their vessels, seek safe harbor, or remain in port to avoid capsizing or damage to watercraft.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Moore was kayaking at Lake Grapevine, a reservoir about 25 miles northwest of Dallas, on the evening of May 25 when a personal watercraft with two women on board fatally struck her, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department had said in a May 26 statement.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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James Raia, Mercury News, 11 May 2025
Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of the river near the Sikorsky facility on the report of an accident involving a personal watercraft shortly after 10 p.m., according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
Mariners in these regions were cautioned to secure their vessels, seek safe harbor, or remain in port to avoid capsizing or damage to watercraft.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Moore was kayaking at Lake Grapevine, a reservoir about 25 miles northwest of Dallas, on the evening of May 25 when a personal watercraft with two women on board fatally struck her, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department had said in a May 26 statement.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
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The hotel is also charmingly ‘local’, with bedside tables made from Vesuvian rock and lamps shaped like the classic fishing lights on traditional boats.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The operator of the Avid boat was not injured in the collision.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Capsized 27-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel in Lake Tahoe.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Fortune The shipping industry was on high alert Sunday amid fears that Tehran could target commercial vessels in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Other activities, such as jet-skiing, kiteboarding, scuba diving, and outrigger canoe rides, can be coordinated upon request.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
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The freight canoe that was towing us plowed right on toward the logs, hit the first line, slowed, penetrated several canoe lengths, and stopped.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
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Guests can swim, take complimentary kayaks along the coast, or book private boat charters to explore the surrounding waters.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Chaidez's dog was with him at the time his kayak flipped over, according to witnesses.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Featuring her husband, Carter Reum, also 44, and their two children, 2-year-old son Phoenix and 19-month-old daughter London, the snaps featured them enjoying meals on their yacht, snorkeling and shopping for souvenirs.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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But first, a foam party The couple has seemingly kicked off their wedding week with a foam party on Bezos' multi-million dollar yacht Koru off the coast of Europe on June 22, according to photos published by media outlets including Fox News and People.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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