🇬🇧 Kayaking meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card
noun
Kayaking is a water activity where you sit in a long, narrow boat called a kayak and use a double-ended paddle to move yourself across a river, lake, or the sea. You usually wear a life jacket, sit low in the boat, and use your arms to pull the paddle through the water so the kayak glides forward. People go kayaking for fun, exercise, or to explore nature and look at animals and beautiful water views.
Mom promised a graceful kayaking adventure, but our family photo shows four people screaming and one kayak trying to escape.
Our kayaking race was so slow that a snail on the shore probably placed first, second, and third.
When we went kayaking at sunrise, I felt like a magical river wizard, except my magic power was mostly splashing myself.
Our kayaking guide said, 'Just follow me,' and I said, 'Okay,' then immediately paddled in the exact opposite direction.
When we practiced kayaking, my arms said, 'This is exercise,' and my brain said, 'This is a vacation,' and both were very confused.
She loved kayaking; the bright river hugged her small boat as she practiced kayaking with a friend. Kayaking made her laugh when a fish splashed; kayaking taught her to guide the paddle, to steer around rocks. After one long glide, the sun warmed her face and she sighed, happy — kayaking had been exactly the fun she needed.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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