Synonyms for

Kayak

Verb / ˈkaɪæk / Another word for kayak — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and is moved by a paddle with two blades

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Common collocations

  • paddle a kayak
  • kayak expedition
  • sea kayak
  • kayak tour
  • kayak rental
  • kayak fishing
  • kayak adventure

Word family

noun kayak
verb kayak

Usage note

Kayak is primarily a noun referring to a specific type of boat. While it can be used as a verb, meaning to travel in a kayak, this usage is less common and might sound informal to some speakers.

Example sentences

  1. My family and I went kayaking on the river.
  2. I saw a man fishing from a kayak on the lake.
  3. The kayakers paddled past us quickly.
  4. I rented a kayak for the day and explored the bay.
  5. She tipped over her kayak and got soaked in the river.

Quotes

  • 'In the end, you're measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.' - Donald Trump
  • 'The best way to predict your future is to create it.' - Abraham Lincoln
  • 'Life is like kayaking upstream. If you stop paddling, you'll float backwards.' - Karen Salmansohn

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