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
Recent Examples on the Web The claim: Image shows a CNN report on Kenya seeking US watercraft to invade Haiti A March 14 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows a screenshot of a social media post supposedly from CNN about unrest in Haiti. Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 Last year, more than 550 manatees died, according to state data, with watercraft and disease being the leading causes of death for the animals. Li Cohen, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2024 Authorities shared several photos of Wilmer, and described his watercraft and car, asking the public to come forward. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024 How far is a 186-mile trip for a personal watercraft like this? Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023 The presenter shows a manatee bone gouged by a propeller; the average age of manatees killed by watercraft is just seven years. Robin Soslow, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The bulk of that money — $100 million — will go toward deepening the Sabine-Neches Waterway, a crucial freight passage on the Texas-Louisiana border, to accommodate larger watercraft traveling to the busy Port of Beaumont and harden it against intensifying hurricanes and tropical storms. Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2024 The retreat participant also said that the employees failed to give any instruction on how to maneuver their watercrafts. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2023 Along with relaxing on the luxury watercraft, the mom of two took in a firework display in celebration of the holiday and seemingly enjoyed a nature hike. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

watercraft

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

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