Kayaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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kayaking

 

[ หˆkaษชษ™kษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

water sport

Kayaking is the sport of paddling a small, narrow boat (known as a kayak) through water, typically rivers or lakes. It can be done for leisure, exercise, or competition.

Synonyms

boating, canoeing, paddling

Examples of usage

  • Sarah enjoys kayaking on the weekends.
  • Kayaking is a great way to explore nature.
  • Many people participate in kayaking competitions.
  • The kayak glided smoothly through the water.
  • He learned how to kayak when he was a child.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To kayak is to paddle a kayak through water, using a double-bladed paddle. It involves coordination and skill to navigate the boat effectively.

Synonyms

canoe, paddle, row

Examples of usage

  • They decided to kayak down the river.
  • She enjoys kayaking in calm waters.
  • Kayaking requires upper body strength.
  • He learned how to kayak on his vacation.
  • Many tourists like to kayak in tropical destinations.

Translations

Translations of the word "kayaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caiaque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฏเคพเค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kajakfahren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kayak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัะบั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kajakarstwo

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 ุงู„ุชุฌุฏูŠู ุจุงู„ูƒุงูŠุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kajak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kajak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎๅˆ’่‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kajak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kajaksigling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kayak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ kayak

Etymology

The word 'kayak' originated from the Inuit language, where it means 'man's boat' or 'hunter's boat'. Kayaking has been used for transportation, hunting, and fishing by indigenous cultures for centuries. In modern times, kayaking has become a popular recreational activity and sport, enjoyed by people of all ages around the world.

See also: kayak, kayaker.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,279 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.