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watercraft

[ˈwɔːtərkræft]
nounpl: watercraft or watercrafts
embarcação
1. A boat, ship, or other vessel designed for travel on water
The marina had many different types of watercraft available for rent.
A marina tinha muitos tipos diferentes de embarcações disponíveis para aluguel.
2. The skill or practice of operating boats and vessels
He developed excellent watercraft skills during his years at sea.
Ele desenvolveu excelentes habilidades de navegação durante seus anos no mar.
Synonyms
vesselboatshipcraftwaterborne vehicle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embarcação
Most common term for any type of water vessel
General Brazilian
barco
More casual/informal usage
Portugal
embarcação
Standard formal term
Portugal
navio
Specifically for larger vessels and ships

Related Idioms & Phrases

watercraft enthusiast
watercraft accident
watercraft registration
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