Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skiff
noun
/skɪf/
Definition
A skiff is a small boat that can be easily rowed, sailed, or motored.
Examples
- We took the skiff out on the lake to fish early in the morning.
- He paddled the skiff across the calm waters of the bay.
- The skiff was ideal for navigating the narrow rivers.
Meaning
It is often used for fishing or as a tender to a larger vessel.
Synonyms
- boat
- dinghy
- canoe
- rowboat
