as in boat
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 watercraft
The portion of Lady Bird Lake between the railroad trestle bridge and the South First Street bridge will be closed to all watercraft from 10:30 p.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. Wednesday.
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Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
The Goshen Fire District and the Washington County Urban Search and Rescue Team were dispatched to the Twin Bridges Boat Ramp around 9 a.m. Thursday for a watercraft in distress, according to the Goshen Fire District.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Initially used for kamikaze-style missions, credited with destroying several Russian vessels, these drones now carry their own weapons and can engage both watercraft and aircraft.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Bring your own watercraft or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard at the park for an easy-breezy paddle.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
The Goshen Fire District and the Washington County Urban Search and Rescue Team were dispatched to the Twin Bridges Boat Ramp around 9 a.m. Thursday for a watercraft in distress, according to the Goshen Fire District.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Initially used for kamikaze-style missions, credited with destroying several Russian vessels, these drones now carry their own weapons and can engage both watercraft and aircraft.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Bring your own watercraft or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard at the park for an easy-breezy paddle.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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Riva has plenty of other boats on the horizon, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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The coastguard boat dragging for her body, a helicopter skimming the water, her empty shoes on the sand.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The vessels appear to be assisting with search and rescue efforts in the river. 23h ago / 9:07 PM PST Copied Share Law enforcement says American Airlines plane broke into two pieces Tom Costello The regional plane broke into two pieces, law enforcement and emergency sources told NBC Washington.—
Elizabeth Maline,
NBC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bronze and iron weapons as well as household items — including two wooden cups and larger vessels — were found at the site as well.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This quest to connect the Pacific peoples will take her even further than before, introducing a quirky crew who each embody ancient Polynesian knowledge: canoe building, farming, and storytelling.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 Nov. 2024
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The 2028 Games will be spread throughout Southern California and stretch as far south as Temecula — about 90 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles — and as far east as Oklahoma City, about 1,300 miles away, where softball and canoe slalom will be held.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Known for its wild ponies, book a kayak tour or nature cruise with Assateague Explorer to see ponies up-close at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
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Barefoot Travelers leads kayak tours that take you as close as legally allowed.—
Amy Gordon,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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When Gio leaves to make a call, Deb heads to the yacht to grab her jacket — and do a little light snooping.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Owen manages to escape, jumping off the yacht and into the water.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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