watercraft
noun
wa·ter·craft
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft 
ˈwä-
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just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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Participants can bring their own watercraft or use a sit-on-top kayak at no charge.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 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
Bruce Southworth, 43, who authorities say was operating the other boat, faces a charge of negligent use of a watercraft while intoxicated; causing injury, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 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
Bruce Southworth, 43, who authorities say was operating the other boat, faces a charge of negligent use of a watercraft while intoxicated; causing injury, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercraft. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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watercraft
noun
wa·ter·craft
-ˌkraft
: craft for water transportation
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