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
On Sunday, search and rescue teams were conducting methodical searches of an area north of the small city of Siletz, near the Siletz River, using divers, drones, dogs and watercraft, the sheriff's office said.
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CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
Four watercraft, four drones, six K9s, 40 investigators and 138 community volunteers were involved, the sheriff’s office said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
May through September are popular months for travelers, moving companies, produce shipments and watercraft, according to Levy.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Bring your own watercraft or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard at the park for an easy-breezy paddle.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
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CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
Four watercraft, four drones, six K9s, 40 investigators and 138 community volunteers were involved, the sheriff’s office said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
May through September are popular months for travelers, moving companies, produce shipments and watercraft, according to Levy.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Bring your own watercraft or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard at the park for an easy-breezy paddle.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for watercraft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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His hand is finally forced, on the boat, when the cell phones are returned.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the video, Towles is fishing alone in a boat near a bridge when Horner and four men approach him in another boat.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panamanian officials had already signed a memorandum of understanding, and that a final document is on the way to formally secure toll-free priority for American naval vessels.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trans-Pacific trade is heavily reliant on Chinese vessels.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Firefighters also returned to the water to get the canoe.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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From there, the canoe will continue its circumnavigation of the Pacific Ocean, which began in Alaska in June 2023.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Hop in a kayak or on a skiff ride for more intimate portraits of the state’s incredible wildlife.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The intrepid trio scale cliffs, run across forests and woods all kinds of creatures in pursuit on ground and air to a massive, scaly sea creature from the Colin Trevorrow movies chasing down a yacht battleship with Johansson firing back.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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