Thesaurus results for WATERCRAFTS

watercrafts

noun

plural of watercraft

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. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025

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Climb the short path to the historic Owls Head Lighthouse, then linger to watch boats pass through the bay or enjoy a peaceful walk beneath the park’s towering spruce and pine trees.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Because foreign boats aren’t allowed to ship goods between American ports, the lack of competition keeps domestic-shipping costs high, so most stuff gets sent by train or truck (which is, among other things, not great for the environment).

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of boats

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Helicopters, planes and fishing vessels are scanning a 1,000-square-mile area in search efforts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
In the past two weeks, Ukrainian drones have struck 172 vessels belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, according to Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of vessels

Noun

That includes pedal boats shaped like swans, dragons, ducks and flamingos, as well as kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
Crews are going campsite to campsite in canoes to ensure that visitors are evacuating, according to Deputy Forest Supervisor Drew Stroberg.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of canoes

Noun

The Herald had previously detailed how millions of the soccer body’s revenues were spent by TourProdEnter on charters of luxury jets and yachts, motorsport firms and a company that provides services for thoroughbred horses.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Renamed Sea Cloud in 1935, that original vessel is one of three sail- and motor-yachts now operated by the cruise line.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Definition of yachts

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