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watercraft

American  
[waw-ter-kraft, -krahft, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

PLURAL

watercrafts, watercraft
  1. skill in boating and water sports.

  2. any boat or ship.

  3. boats and ships collectively.


watercraft British  
/ ˈwɔːtəˌkrɑːft /

noun

  1. a boat or ship or such vessels collectively

  2. skill in handling boats or in water sports

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Etymology

Origin of watercraft

First recorded in 1560–70; water + craft

Example Sentences

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Outside, there are two docks for watercraft of any kind, plus a heated pool, and a gorgeous, water-facing patio.

From MarketWatch

Otter 841 was born in captivity to a mother who had been captured after spending too much time interacting with people and their watercraft.

From Los Angeles Times

He missed the past two seasons after sustaining a serious knee injury in a watercraft accident.

From Los Angeles Times

“The physics involved in the contest between a fully loaded plane and recreational watercraft are unfortunate at best,” the Forest Service said in a statement asking boaters to avoid areas where firefighting aircraft were operating.

From Los Angeles Times

One type of watercraft not involved in the festivities?

From Los Angeles Times