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kayaking

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ// UK //kˈaɪækɪŋ// kayak·ing

n. the activity or sport of moving a small, narrow boat through water using a paddle with two blades.

n. the act or sport of propelling a kayak using a double-bladed paddle. Often used as a gerund to describe the recreational activity.


SIMPLE

We go kayaking on the lake every summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The local club offers lessons for beginners who want to try kayaking in the calm waters of the bay.

COMPLEX

While white-water kayaking requires intense physical strength and rapid decision-making, sea kayaking often focuses on endurance and navigating coastal currents over long distances.

Synonyms
Origin

From kayak + -ing.

Usage

Commonly follows the verb 'go' to describe the activity.

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