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
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel spoke with Sensenbrenner on Thursday about what boaters can do to mitigate the potential for explosions that can shatter a recreational vessel within seconds.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Several passports that appear to be from the Republic of Mali were also found on the vessel, police said.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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What to do: Kayak, canoe and boat camping; day hikes and multi-day backpacking and bikepacking trips; wildlife watching.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Steamships laden with mail sailed from the East Coast to Panama, where the mail was taken off the ships, transported in canoes or on pack animals, and handed to another steamship waiting on the Pacific side of the isthmus.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Rent a kayak, canoe, or tube from New River Outdoor Adventures and get out on the water.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Rent a kayak or paddleboard for a couple of hours, then enjoy a casual seafood lunch.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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This small oasis serves as both a tranquil retreat and the dedicated pier for the hotel's enhanced boat fleet, recently expanded with the addition of Treville Maritime's private yacht, the Wajer 38 Spectre.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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On the southwestern tip, Galle is one of three Sri Lankan ports of entry but the only port with facilities for private yachts.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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