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Meaning of kayak

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

kayak

Pronunciation:/ˈkaɪˌæk//ˈkaɪˌæk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck

verb

Definitions

  1. To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.

    Example: Kayaking is an Olympic sport.

  2. To traverse (a body of water) by kayak.

    Example: On a dare, he kayaked the Harlem River in New York from Hell's Gate to Spyten Duyvil.