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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

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

Vang forfeited more than $150,000 in cash as part of his sentence, plus 13 cars, four watercraft, jewelry, real estate and other property.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2025

Thus, the occupation of Australia/New Guinea is momentous in that it demanded watercraft and provides by far the earliest evidence of their use in history.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Administration attorneys also argued that the concrete anchors holding the buoys in place are a serious threat to watercrafts.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2023

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

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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