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单词 kayak
释义

kayak

noun

kay·​ak ˈkī-ˌak How to pronounce kayak (audio)
: a light narrow boat that has both ends tapered to a point, is propelled by a double-bladed paddle, and often has a closed top except for an opening in which the paddler sits with the legs extended straight out in front:
a
: a traditional boat that is typically associated with the indigenous peoples (such as the Aleuts and Inuits) of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, is usually made of a frame of wood or bone covered with animal skin, and is used especially for hunting and transport
Similar stone pillars guided Inuit seafarers traveling by umiak or kayak along the complex coasts of their realm. Fred Bruemmer
b
: a boat that is based on the traditional kayak and is typically made of plastic or fiberglass and is used especially for recreational purposes
Today's recreationists likewise have discovered that, among paddle-powered boats, the kayak has no equal for its graceful combination of lightness, portability, seaworthiness and speed. Peter Stark
kayak intransitive verb
kayaker
ˈkī-ˌa-kər How to pronounce kayak (audio)
noun
kayaking
ˈkī-ˌa-kiŋ How to pronounce kayak (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Grab your kayak, canoe, surfski or paddleboards and head to Rivergate Park for a competitive or leisurely paddle on the Cuyahoga River. cleveland, 21 July 2022 Just a short distance from the main house is the historic boathouse where guests can go fishing, store their equipment or launch their kayak, paddleboard or canoe. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Rescue teams are searching the Knik River for a man who has not been seen since his kayak flipped over Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers said. Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Hobart Fire Department Assistant Chief John Reitz previously said the two were kayaking — each in their own kayak. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 Billy Harrow from Roslindale paddles his kayak to the canoe launch on the Charles River at Millennium Park in 2016, when the river level was higher. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 His wife, Candy actor Biel, is pictured leaning over her kayak for a smooch while wearing a cute, leopard-print bikini. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 July 2022 Wright set off in his kayak on June 27 from Fort Pierce to catch some fish. Fox News, 22 July 2022 An adult male who was reported missing after his kayak capsized on Quonnipaug Lake Sunday has died, according to the spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Hartford Courant, 23 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Inuit qayaq

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

kayak

noun

kay·​ak ˈkī-ˌak How to pronounce kayak (audio)
: a small boat that is pointed at both ends, holds one or two people, and is moved by a paddle with two blades

kayak 1 of 2

noun

as in canoe

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • canoe
  • dinghy
  • skiff
  • rowboat
  • pontoon
  • raft
  • paddleboat
  • catamaran
  • watercraft
  • pirogue
  • surfboat
  • outrigger
  • flatboat
  • johnboat
  • umiak
  • dory
  • sailboat
  • coracle
  • bateau
  • pram
  • scull
  • piragua
  • yacht
  • sampan
  • dhow
  • scow
  • shallop
  • dink
  • wherry
  • shell
  • curragh
  • gig
  • garvey
  • punt
  • catboat
  • schooner
  • powerboat
  • dugout
  • motorboat
  • outboard
  • pinnace
  • vessel
  • currach
  • cruiser
  • rowing boat
  • craft
  • inboard
  • ketch
  • houseboat
  • caïque
  • riverboat
  • longboat
  • barge
  • lifeboat
  • cutter
  • keelboat
  • bottom
  • keel
  • yawl
  • bumboat
  • launch
  • auxiliary
  • jolly boat
  • lighter
  • towboat
  • tender
  • tugboat
  • ferry
  • gondola
  • ferryboat
  • tug
  • taxi
  • narrow boat
  • hoy
  • water taxi

kayak

2 of 2

verb

as in to canoe

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • canoe
  • row
  • oar
  • paddle
  • pole
  • scull
  • punt
  • feather
  • pull
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