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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The family also said the Boy Scouts of America has rules preventing Boy Scout Council Districts from operating personal watercraft such as jet skis. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024 Nineteen people have been charged in San Diego federal court on suspicion of operating what prosecutors called a lucrative human smuggling ring that brought undocumented immigrants from Mexico to San Diego County’s coastline via personal watercraft and boats. Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 25 July 2024 Agents had been notified by Royal Canadian Mounted Police that two other people, including a man who was believed to be her husband, had started to paddle an inflatable watercraft from the Canadian side of the lake toward the United States, according to court documents. CBS News, 12 Oct. 2024 Those who don’t have their own watercraft can hire one from Le Boat. Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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watercraft

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

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