Kayak: meaning, definitions and examples

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kayak

 

[ หˆkaษชรฆk ]

Noun / Verb
Transportations
Context #1 | Noun

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

canoe, paddleboat, raft

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To travel or move in a kayak.

Synonyms

canoe, paddle, row

Examples of usage

  • We are planning to kayak along the coast next summer.
  • They kayaked to the remote island for a camping trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "kayak" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caiaque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kajak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kayak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kajak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒคใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kayak

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kayak

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kano

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงูŠุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kajak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kajak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎๅˆ’่‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kajak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kajak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qayak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: kayaker, kayaking.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,637, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.