watercraft

noun

wa·​ter·​craft ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkraft How to pronounce watercraft (audio)
ˈwä-
1
: skill in aquatic activities (such as managing boats)
2
a
: ship, boat
b
: craft for water transport

Examples of watercraft in a Sentence

just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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His portfolio includes a 215-horsepower watercraft and the Snoped, an upright single-track snow bike with stark, boxy bodywork. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025 The firefighters used the watercraft to reach three hunters that had lost control of their boat and were unable to make it to shore. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024 The watercraft come complete with color-changing LED lights and waterproof Bluetooth speakers. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for watercraft 

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of watercraft was in 1566

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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercraft. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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watercraft

noun
wa·​ter·​craft -ˌkraft How to pronounce watercraft (audio)
: craft for water transportation

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