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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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

watercraft

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

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