noun
- a small, narrow boat with a pointed bow and stern, propelled by a double-bladed paddle, originally used by Inuit peoples
Usage: also spelled kayak; the spelling 'kaiak' is an alternative or historical variant
Examples
- She paddled her kaiak across the calm lake.
- The explorer traveled by kaiak through the Arctic waters.
- He rented a kaiak for the weekend adventure.
- Traditional kaiaks were made from seal skin stretched over bone frames.