Definition of "water-craft" [water-craft]

• Vessels and boats plying on water. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "And he was glad that Karduk came from the Great Fog Sea, where there were no trees or bushes, and where men learned water-craft instead of land - craft and wood-craft."
• "With his leadership, the USN developed reliable and safe nuclear propulsion for water-craft — especially compared to Russian efforts."
• "Surveys marine vessels and water-craft, such as ships, boats, tankers, and dredges, to ascertain condition of hull, machinery, equipment, and equipage, to determine repairs required for vessel to meet requirements for insuring."