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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Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 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
Sunshine State residents interested in outings on Florida’s myriad lakes, rivers and coastal waterways can explore the latest watercraft at the Daytona Boat Show.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 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
Sunshine State residents interested in outings on Florida’s myriad lakes, rivers and coastal waterways can explore the latest watercraft at the Daytona Boat Show.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercraft. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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watercraft
noun
wa·ter·craft
-ˌkraft
: craft for water transportation
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