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Definition of kayak
kayak
/ˈkaɪ.æk/
kay · ak
Plural:kayaks
•Past Simple:kayaked
•Past Participle:kayaked
•Present Participle:kayaking
kayak Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A small, narrow watercraft typically propelled by means of a double-bladed paddle, originally developed by the indigenous peoples of the Arctic.
Example
"She bought a new touring kayak to explore the coastal inlets during the summer."
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1
To travel, navigate, or race in a kayak.
Example
"We kayaked across the pristine alpine lake just before sunrise."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Inuktitut 'qajaq', originally referring to a traditional hunter's boat made by stretching animal skins over a wooden or bone frame.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kayak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kayak