as in boats
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 watercrafts
The pair, from Oklahoma, spent June 27 relaxing on the beach and riding personal watercrafts before returning to the rental in the early evening.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercrafts
Noun
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During a test run as the Pioneer transitioned from running on its hull to lifting four feet above the water on its slender foils, several boats coming the other way began to point and wave at us.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The West Palm Beach firm boasts of being the supplier for a company that provides teak used to build decks on Viking boats.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Hong Kong builder plans to be much more public about these striking new vessels.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By March, the Amazon is deep into its wet season, a time when forest trails disappear under rising waters and canoes glide through flooded groves of trees.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Viking is a premier boat manufacturer whose yachts are owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Watercrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercrafts. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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