qayîk — meaning in English

English meaning

canoe noun A narrow boat, pointed at both ends, propelled with single-bladed paddles.
kayak noun A narrow, covered boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, originally designed to be entered through a hole on top.
rowboat noun A small boat that is moved through the water using oars.

qayîk is used for these senses in English:

caique (nautical) A small wooden trading vessel, brightly painted and rigged for sail, traditionally used for fishing and trawling.
canoe (watercraft) A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.
kayak A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck.
rowboat (US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

noun A narrow, covered boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle, originally designed to be entered through a hole on top.
verb To travel or paddle in a kayak.