skiff

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Noun skiff has 1 sense

skiff - any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
--₁ is a kind of small boat
--₁ has particulars: sampan

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Skiff

Noun

A skiff is a small, flat-bottomed open boat with a sharp bow and a shallow draft, commonly used for fishing or rowing.

Sense 1:

A popular definition for skiff is a lightweight recreational boat commonly used for leisurely fishing trips.

Example sentence: The fisherman rowed his skiff silently across the calm lake.

Sense 2:

Locally, a skiff refers to a small boat often used for transportation between nearby islands.

Example sentence: The locals rely on skiffs to travel between the scattered islands of the archipelago.