kayak
/ˈkaɪˌæk/noun
A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck.
Example sentence
- “Kayaking is an Olympic sport.”
Related words
yachtA slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered.canoeA small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles.sailboatA boat propelled by a sail.gondolaA small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.anchorA tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.shuttleA transport service (such as a bus or train) that goes back and forth between two or more places.