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

Example Sentences

Officials have called upon anyone working and recreating in California lakes and rivers to clean, drain and dry their watercraft and equipment every time they are removed from a body of water.

From Los Angeles Times

The area, mostly patrolled by lifeguards on all-terrain vehicles and watercraft, does not have a lifeguard tower, according to Hawaii News Now.

From Los Angeles Times

They also advised the trust to train staff in disability awareness and ensure instructors know how to evaluate the weight and load distribution when working with wheelchair users and watercraft.

From BBC

It took officials about six hours to remove the crumbling watercraft from the beach, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

What makes it great: What if you flooded a red rock canyon and set multitudes of Nevadans and visitors loose on assorted watercraft?

From Los Angeles Times

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