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water·craft (-kraft′)

noun

  1. skill in handling boats or ships
  2. skill in water sports, as swimming
  3. pl. watercraft -·craft′ any vehicle ordinarily used for water transportation

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watercraft Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • power: Rule 9.73 Towing of inflatables behind powered watercraft The activity of being towed on an inflatable behind powered watercraft is specifically forbidden.

Adjective modifier

  • personal: Young people under 12 years of age are not allowed to operate a personal watercraft.

Modifies a noun

  • component: CL components BT above decks watercraft component RT rudder floor The lowest part of the framing of a vessel.

Noun used with modifier

  • deck: CL components BT above decks watercraft component RT rudder floor The lowest part of the framing of a vessel.
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