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kayak

The correct spelling is kayak.

How to pronounce kayak

/ˈkaɪˌæk/
noun

IPA: /ˈkaɪˌæk/

Say it like: Kay-ak

The correct spelling is kayak. 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 For example: "Kayaking is an Olympic sport."

Usage Examples

Kayaking is an Olympic sport.

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 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

  1. 1.To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.
  2. 2.To traverse (a body of water) by kayak.

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