kay·ak
 kayak
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- pronunciation:
- kaI
aek
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a boat, used by the Inuit people, that is slim with a light frame and is pointed at both ends. Kayaks are covered with a waterproof skin that may be pulled tight around the waist of the person inside.
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| definition 2: |
a boat that looks like this and is used in sports and for fun.
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Kayak comes from
kajakka, an Inuit (or Eskimo) word that means "a small boat of skins."