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
Rescuers used two fire boats, a helicopter and personal watercraft to look for the boy, as well as personnel on the beach, Guzman said.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
On all three waterways, officials said all boaters, including paddlers and rowers, must arrive with their watercraft clean, drained and dry.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There are also concerns over watercraft operators who may be unlicensed or uninsured or who may ignore weather warnings.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
On all three waterways, officials said all boaters, including paddlers and rowers, must arrive with their watercraft clean, drained and dry.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There are also concerns over watercraft operators who may be unlicensed or uninsured or who may ignore weather warnings.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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More specifically, Baltra Island, a short scenic boat trip from Santa Cruz, the base for expeditions into the archipelago.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Parts of the river so choked by weed that boat traffic was stopped were clear within days.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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The vessel, which was flying a giant Mexican flag and had 277 people aboard, then drifted toward the piers lining the riverbank as onlookers scrambled away.—
Ruth Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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This type of secret cruise is typically in the realm of small-ship cruise lines like Windstar that can get into smaller ports that larger vessels cannot.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Fishing and Whitewater River Trips Many people don’t realize that our big rivers are a form of public lands, which is why the public gets to canoe, raft, tube, and fish on them.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Guests enjoy 100 feet of lakeshore (including a private dock with use of canoe, kayak, and fishing poles), plus an outdoor deck with a grill for atmospheric barbecues.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard and make your way through the park’s 50 miles of mangrove wilderness.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Guests enjoy 100 feet of lakeshore (including a private dock with use of canoe, kayak, and fishing poles), plus an outdoor deck with a grill for atmospheric barbecues.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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In addition to the interior amenities, the estate features an array of waterfront offerings, including a 51-foot yacht currently berthed at the Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as a coveted 60-foot slip at San Francisco’s Pier 39.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Ward accepted the honor and joined up with the tour in Catania, a port city in Sicily, before sailing on a royal yacht up the coast of Italy to Venice.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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