Word Noun
kayaking
n.
uncountable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈkaɪˌækɪŋ/ UK /kˈaɪækɪŋ/ kayak·ing
Definition
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.
Examples
“We go kayaking on the lake every summer.”
“The local club offers lessons for beginners who want to try kayaking in the calm waters of the bay.”
“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.”
Usage
Commonly follows the verb 'go' to describe the activity.
Etymology
From kayak + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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