watercraft

[ waw-ter-kraft, -krahft, wot-er- ]

noun

, plural wa·ter·crafts wa·ter·craft

1. skill in boating and water none sports.
2. any boat or ship.
3. boats and ships collectively.

watercraft

/ ˈwɔːtəˌkrɑːft /

noun

1. a boat or ship or such vessels collectively
2. skill in handling boats or in water sports

Word History and Origins

Origin of watercraft¹

First recorded in 1560–70; water none + craft none

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