as in boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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Recent Examples of watercrafts
The pair, from Oklahoma, spent June 27 relaxing on the beach and riding personal watercrafts before returning to the rental in the early evening.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercrafts
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The waterfront views steal the show, especially as boats drift by and the light starts to change.—
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The architects William Treanor and Maurice Fatio even treated the East River as the Grand Canal, adding a private dock for residents to moor their boats.—
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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
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While there are probably Russian submarines — as there are across the Arctic region — there are no surface vessels, Mortensgaard said.—
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Stop at Matlacha Outfitters to rent kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards and spend the day on the water.—
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Over the years, the Barnetts have expanded their fleet of canoes and paddleboards from nine to more than 100.—
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The back of the home stretches along 105 feet of water frontage, where there’s a deep-water dock for large yachts and a 50,000-pound boat lift.—
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
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“Watercrafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercrafts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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