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
Van Hoose said both of the teenager’s legs were severely slashed by the boat’s propeller, and he was brought to shore by two personal watercraft.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Sea-Doo and its competitors make multiple watercraft versions for fishing, exploring, and even wakeboarding.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
The agency also said Steller sea lions have been disturbed in the past by powerboats, kayaks, paddleboards and other watercraft, as well as approaching aircraft..
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Prosecutors contended the crash occurred in an area where watercraft operators are required to stay below 5 mph.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Sea-Doo and its competitors make multiple watercraft versions for fishing, exploring, and even wakeboarding.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
The agency also said Steller sea lions have been disturbed in the past by powerboats, kayaks, paddleboards and other watercraft, as well as approaching aircraft..
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Prosecutors contended the crash occurred in an area where watercraft operators are required to stay below 5 mph.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
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The boat leaves the dock at 6 p.m. and returns at 8 p.m. For more information, call the Washington County Historical Society at 651-439-2298 or visit www.wchsmn.org.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
15 Aug. 2025
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People on boats collect recyclable plastics from the heavily polluted Citarum River at Batujajar in Bandung, West Java, on June 12, 2024.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Work with a travel agency to charter your very own expedition vessel to the poles: whether the fjords of the Arctic to toast champagne under the midnight sun, or Antarctica to chase the aurora australis.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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There is an extended rollout for goods shipped into the country by vessel.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Some river locations have boat launches where participants are encouraged to bring their kayaks, paddle boards, canoes or motor boats (where appropriate) to access hard-to-reach coastlines.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Take a hike on the North Pond Wildlife Trail to spot wildlife, relax on the beach, or take a canoe or kayak to paddle around the marshy channels.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Lido Beach is just a quick jaunt from the popular shopping district St. Armands Circle, South Lido Beach is a quiet stretch best known for manatee spotting on kayaks, and famed Siesta Beach on nearby Siesta Key has been named best beach in America by Tripadvisor.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The ultimate is an off-the-grid, island-hopping kayak camping trip.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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The glass theme is maybe even more noticeable on the cabin deck, where a continuous glass band surrounds the entire upper level of the yacht.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This open sport yacht is a fresh model line for Riva, having evolved from the 56’ Rivale platform but also taking inspiration from the 68 Diable.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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