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Meaning of skiff
A small, flat, open boat, typically used for fishing or transporting people or goods over short distances.
Etymology of skiff
The word "skiff" originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Dutch word "schip", meaning "ship" or "boat", and the suffix "-f", which is a diminutive form.
Historically, the term "skiff" referred to a small, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transporting goods in shallow waters.
Synonyms
boat
yacht
vessel
craft
ship
barge
ferry
dinghy
canoe
kayak
rowboat
sailboat
speedboat
motorboat
houseboat
pontoon
catamaran
cutter
sloop
schooner
ketch
launch
lifeboat
raft
float
bateau
dory
wherry
scow
sampan
junk
pram
punt
skerry
tender
shallop
gigs
cockboat
coble
caique
xebec
felucca
cayuco
pirogue
proa
outrigger
dugout
Definitions
- A small, flat, open boat, typically used for fishing or transporting people or goods over short distances.
- * A small, light boat, especially one used for rowing or sailing.
Usage Examples
- The fisherman climbed aboard his skiff and began to row out to sea.
- * The family rented a skiff to explore the lake during their summer vacation.
- * The skiff glided smoothly across the calm waters of the harbor.
Antonyms
submarine
tanker
aircraft carrier
battleship
cruiser
destroyer
freighter
cargo ship
passenger ship
ocean liner
tugboat
icebreaker
container ship
bulk carrier
oil tanker
warship
frigate
galleon
man-of-war
dreadnought
monitor
ironclad
dreadnought
battleship
cruiser
destroyer
aircraft carrier
frigate
corvette
sloop
cutter
patrol boat
lifeboat
rescue boat
ferryboat
passenger boat
cruise ship
luxury liner