Kayak: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
kayak
[ หkaษชรฆk ]
water sport
A small, narrow watercraft that is propelled by a double-bladed paddle. It is typically used for recreational purposes such as paddling on lakes and rivers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The group decided to go kayaking on the river this weekend.
- She rented a kayak and spent the afternoon exploring the lake.
- We saw a family of ducks while kayaking down the stream.
Inuit origin
An Inuit or Eskimo canoe made of a frame covered with skins except for a small opening in the center in which one man can kneel and propel himself with a double-bladed paddle.
Synonyms
Umiaq, skin boat
Examples of usage
- The Inuit used kayaks for hunting seals in the Arctic waters.
- She learned how to build a traditional kayak during her visit to the Inuit community.
Translations
Translations of the word "kayak" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caiaque
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฏเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kajak
๐ฎ๐ฉ kayak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ kajak
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใคใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท kayak
๐ช๐ธ kayak
๐น๐ท kano
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด์ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ kajak
๐ธ๐ฐ kajak
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎๅ่
๐ธ๐ฎ kajak
๐ฎ๐ธ kajak
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qayak
๐ฒ๐ฝ kayak
Etymology
The word 'kayak' originated from the Inuit language, where it referred to a small hunting boat made of animal skins stretched over a wooden frame. The word was first recorded by Europeans in the early 17th century during their interactions with the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions. Over time, kayaks have evolved from traditional skin boats to modern recreational watercraft used for various water activities.