kay·ak
kayak
- pronunciation:
- kaI
aek
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a slender boat traditionally used by Eskimos, consisting of a light frame pointed at both ends, covered with a waterproof skin that may be pulled tight around the waist of the passenger.
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| definition 2: |
a similar boat used in recreation and sports.
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Kayak comes from
kajakka, an Inuit (or Eskimo) word that means "a small boat of skins."