watercraft
Americannoun
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skill in boating and water sports.
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any boat or ship.
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boats and ships collectively.
noun
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a boat or ship or such vessels collectively
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skill in handling boats or in water sports
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of watercraft
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“The A-10 Warthog is now engaged across the southern flank, targeting fast-attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz,” he told reporters at the Pentagon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Docked at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the exercises was a small new watercraft designed to move equipment straight to a beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
Outside, there are two docks for watercraft of any kind, plus a heated pool, and a gorgeous, water-facing patio.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2025
He missed the past two seasons after sustaining a serious knee injury in a watercraft accident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2025
But remember that Australians and New Guineans had by far the earliest watercraft in the world.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Mid and East Antrim Council said people would be unable to launch personal watercrafts such as kayaks, canoes and paddleboards from the slipway at Portglenone Marina.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2023
Also on hand: 2,400 vehicles — including “high mobility and high-water” vehicles plus 14 strategically placed helicopters and 23 small watercrafts ready to perform search-and-rescue and reconnaissance missions, the statement said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
High-quality rented watercrafts fare better than cheap gear bought in stores at a lower price.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2022
Twichell led in the early laps but fell off the pace as a small armada of motorboats, personal watercrafts and kayaks followed the swimmers around each lap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2021
Some highlights: DAY 3: Ventura, owner of five waverunners, lambastes legislation--passed last year with overwhelming support--regulating the noisy watercrafts.
From Time Magazine Archive
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