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
However, if an alligator is following a boat or watercraft can be considered a nuisance.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Investigators believe the men went fishing earlier in the morning when the boat capsized, possibly due to strong winds and high waves that created a hazardous situation for small watercraft on the lake.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Fish from the pier or take your own watercraft out.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Wilmette The Wilmette Park District is introducing The Cove, a non-swimming zone that will provide Lake Michigan access to non-motorized watercraft and share the southern end of the Gillson Park lakefront with The Dog Beach, which will allow off-leash dogs, Park District spokesman JP McNamara said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
Investigators believe the men went fishing earlier in the morning when the boat capsized, possibly due to strong winds and high waves that created a hazardous situation for small watercraft on the lake.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Fish from the pier or take your own watercraft out.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
Wilmette The Wilmette Park District is introducing The Cove, a non-swimming zone that will provide Lake Michigan access to non-motorized watercraft and share the southern end of the Gillson Park lakefront with The Dog Beach, which will allow off-leash dogs, Park District spokesman JP McNamara said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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Unfortunately, Zephyr is the one who gets caught — by Tucker (Jai Courtney), a deceptively gregarious boat captain who kidnaps her.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Furious, Julian is adamant that Gabby wasn’t on the boat with Finn and Toby.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Obsessed with black and blue marlin, Hsieh has outfitted the vessel with scientific equipment to research these apex species as well as engage in general ocean conservation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Her sitar became a vessel for that hope—looping, bending, and shimmering through textures that ranged from the meditative to the ecstatic.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Start your day at Lake Norman State Park, and rent a canoe, paddleboard, kayak, or pedal boat; the boat ramp is free to use.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Together, the two have crossed continents by foot, canoe, motorbike and tuk tuk, news agency SWNS reported.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Moore and another kayaker were trying to paddle away from the danger when the jet ski struck the back of Moore’s kayak.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Start your day at Lake Norman State Park, and rent a canoe, paddleboard, kayak, or pedal boat; the boat ramp is free to use.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Despite its name, the not-for-profit yacht club has very few yachts, which generally are considered larger boats with internal cabins.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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But what are the best spots to charter a motorboat or charter a yacht?—
Forbes Staff,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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