kayak
/ˈkaɪæk/
NOUN
1. A small boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle
A small, narrow boat, usually covered by a deck, propelled by one or more occupants using double-bladed paddles while seated.
1.1. Small paddle-powered watercraft
A lightweight boat designed for one or more people to travel across water using double-bladed paddles.
Synonyms
Examples
- The adventurers paddled their kayak through the serene waters of the mountain lake.
- Families enjoyed exploring the coastline in a tandem kayak.
Related Words
- paddleboat
- coracle
- dugout
- skiff
- dinghy
- umiak
- paddle
- vessel
VERB
2. To travel or race using a kayak
To use a kayak for traveling, racing, or navigating across a body of water.
2.1. Traveling across water by kayak
To propel and navigate a kayak across a river, lake, sea, or other body of water.
Synonyms
Examples
- They decided to kayak along the river and explore its hidden waterways.
- She learned to kayak through the calm waters of the lake.
- The experienced athletes kayaked through the challenging whitewater rapids.
Related Words
2.2. Kayak racing and competition
To participate in a competitive water sport by paddling a kayak along a designated course.
Synonyms
Examples
- The athletes will kayak in the international competition next month.
- He kayaked competitively before becoming a professional coach.