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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His administration has killed more than 200 people on board various boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean, then posted memes celebrating the strikes.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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In the interim, the Department of Water Resources is providing portage services for boats navigating the waterways.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Here, animals serve as vessels for our worst impulses, suffering at the point where curiosity turns to sadism, domination to cruelty, and self-interest to neglect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Trump has sought to pressure Iran into a deal by imposing a naval blockade on its ports and vessels.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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There are also locations to rent snowshoes and canoes, and places to swim, picnic and ride a boat.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For water sport enthusiasts, Vasona Lake County Park offers weekend rentals including pedal boats, canoes, stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and sailboats (with some restrictions).—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Guests book by cabin rather than chartering the entire vessel, while still experiencing the intimacy and flexibility typically associated with smaller private yachts.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Boats and yachts greater than 30 feet can stay in a marina or tie off in a canal.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Watercrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercrafts. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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