Thesaurus results for WATERCRAFT

watercraft

noun

ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft

Definition of watercraft

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 Boaters of all backgrounds will wade into the world of watercraft this weekend as the Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The team of first responders was able to stabilize the victim until Marine 21 and additional fire rescue watercraft arrived at the scene, per Smith. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The sellers will work with the eventual buyer on a custom dock designed around their watercraft. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 The two people who went missing while riding personal watercraft off the coast of Long Beach over the weekend are sharing their stories of survival after they were rescued by first responders. — Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for watercraft

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An entire evening can be spent just sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine, watching the boats and cruise ships go by.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said Sunday.

— JAMEY KEATEN, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of boat

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Despite the risks, vessels continue to transit the Strait, reflecting its commercial importance, particularly for energy shipments to Asian markets, Ampatzidis said.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Purdue University confirmed on Monday that the crew would sleep aboard its vessel rather than on the island, citing the enormous crustaceans as one reason for the decision.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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The company aims to create the absolute sweet spot in terms of an affordable, featherlight, roomy and convenient solo tent for rigorous backpacking, kayak camping, bikepacking and more.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
Prices are $99 for a single kayak or $189 for a tandem kayak.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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