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kayak

/ˈkaɪˌæk/

Meanings
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

Examples :

"My grandfather uses his kayak to go fishing every weekend. "
sport vehicle nautical sailing environment

Related Words

Illustration occupant

occupant noun

/ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/

A person who occupies an office or a position.

"I cannot say the same of the current occupant of the position"

Illustration powered

powered verb

/ˈpaʊərd/ /paʊər d/

To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

"This CD player is powered by batteries."

Illustration fishing

fishing noun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

The act of catching fish.

"My grandfather enjoys fishing in the lake every weekend. "

Illustration sitting

sitting noun

/ˈsɪtɪŋ/

A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.

"Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."

Illustration traverse

traverse noun

/tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/

A route used in mountaineering, specifically rock climbing, in which the descent occurs by a different route than the ascent.

"The climbers used a different traverse to descend the mountain, avoiding the steep, dangerous route they had taken up. "

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surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

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position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration weekend

weekend noun

/wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"The weekend is a good time for families to spend time together. "

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kayaking verb

/ˈkaɪækɪŋ/ /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/

To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.

"Kayaking is an Olympic sport."

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occupants noun

/ˈɒkjʊpənts/ /ˈɑkjəpənts/

A person who occupies an office or a position.

"I cannot say the same of the current occupant of the position"

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."