# water craft

**Pronunciation:** ˈwɔːtər kræft · WAW-ter KRAFT

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A vehicle or vessel designed for travel or operation on the surface of water.

## Examples

- The coast guard monitors all water craft entering the bay for safety compliance.
- He spent his summer restoring an antique water craft he found in a barn.
- Regulations require every water craft to carry a sufficient number of life jackets.

## Synonyms

- boat — The most common and general term for small vessels.
- ship — Typically refers to a large vessel used for ocean travel.
- vessel — A formal or technical term often used in legal or maritime contexts.
- seacraft — Specifically refers to vessels designed for use on the sea.

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