What does "kayak" mean?

"Kayak" means: A small narrow boat you paddle with a double paddle. Example: "She paddled the kayak down the river."

How do you say kayak in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, kayak is קייאק. In Spanish, it is kayak.

How do you pronounce "kayak"?

Kayak is pronounced /ˈkaɪæk/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Kayak — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

kayak

/ˈkaɪæk/

noun

A small narrow boat you paddle with a double paddle

“She paddled the kayak down the river.”

קייאק

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Kayak is a noun in the transport & vehicles category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A small narrow boat you paddle with a double paddle" In Hebrew, kayak translates to קייאק.

Example Sentences

We paddled our kayak through the calm river with big paddles.
The seal popped its head up right next to our kayak!
Kayaking through the sea caves was the best adventure of our trip.

Did You Know? The kayak was invented over 4,000 years ago by the Inuit people of the Arctic. The name "kayak" means "hunter's boat" in their language. Traditional kayaks were made from driftwood frames covered in seal skins, and some were so well designed that modern kayaks have barely changed the shape!