kayak — a narrow boat with a covering over the top, moved using a paddle with two flat ends
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a narrow boat with a covering over the top, moved using a paddle with two flat ends
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaɪæk/
Example Sentences
- My first kayak experience ended with me upside down like a confused turtle.
- The kayak glided silently through the misty morning waters.
- He bought a bright yellow kayak that could be spotted from space.
kayak
NOUN[/ˈkaɪæk/]
a narrow boat with a covering over the top, moved using a paddle with two flat ends
Narrow covered boat with double paddle
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greenlandic Inuit 'qajaq', referring to the traditional narrow boat constructed from animal skins and used by Inuit hunters to pursue seals and other marine game in Arctic waters. The vessel represents the original prototype of the modern recreational kayak.
Breakdown
qajaq (Inuit: hunting boat) → kayak. The term entered English directly from Inuit languages through contact with Arctic peoples, with minimal morphological alteration from its source form.
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📝Examples
“My first kayak experience ended with me upside down like a confused turtle.”
“The kayak glided silently through the misty morning waters.”
“He bought a bright yellow kayak that could be spotted from space.”
“Kayaking in the ocean requires more skill than lake kayaking.”
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