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watercraft

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


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There were several watercraft on the island when authorities visited in 2020 including one boat called the “Little C.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 14, 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

Vang used some of the money from the business to buy a five-acre, $1.235-million home in Rio Linda, another home in Sacramento, as well as more than a dozen cars and personal watercraft, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2025

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 Nov. 2, 2024

Thus, early Australians and New Guineans were probably capable of intentionally traveling over water to visible islands, and were using watercraft sufficiently often that the colonization of even invisible distant islands was repeatedly achieved unintentionally.

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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