watercraft
Any vessel with implements designed to move it in arbitrary direction through one or…Any vessel with implements designed to move it in arbitrary direction through one or various bodies of water: a boat, ship, sea scooter, or similar vehicle.
» A gunboat is a naval watercraft.
Канонерская лодка — это военно-морское плавсредство.
Канонерський човен — це військово-морський плавзасіб.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Any vessel with implements designed to move it in arbitrary direction through one or various bodies of water: a boat, ship, sea scooter, or similar vehicle.
Wasserfahrzeug
(rare, uncountable)Skill in boating, swimming, or other water-related sports.
- skill in the management of boats
- a craft designed for water transportation
Examples
1 sentencesA gunboat is a naval watercraft.
Канонерський човен — це військово-морський плавзасіб.
ruКанонерская лодка — это военно-морское плавсредство.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From water + -craft (vehicle) or water + -craft (skill).From water + -craft (vehicle) or water + -craft (skill).
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Forms
plural: watercrafts / watercraft| Singular | watercraft |
|---|---|
| Plural | watercrafts / watercraft |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable