watercraft permit
nounUK /ˈwɔːtəkrɑːft ˈpɜːmɪt/
US /ˈwɔːtərkræft ˈpɜːrmɪt/
A watercraft permit is an official paper that lets you use a boat on the water.
Dad showed the watercraft permit to the ranger before we launched our boat.
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2. A document allowing a specific type of boat in a protected area.
Only canoes with a watercraft permit may enter the quiet lake.
3. A sticker or tag showing a boat has paid its yearly fees.
The watercraft permit on our boat expires in June.
4. Permission to rent or operate a small water vehicle.
You need a watercraft permit to rent a jet ski here.