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skiff
This term describes a specific class of small, lightweight vessels designed for agility and shallow-water navigation. It carries a connotation of simplicity and utility, often evoking images of solitary fishing or coastal exploration. In a sporting context, it refers to high-performance sailing boats that prioritize speed and a shallow draft over stability.
Because the word is used for both rowing and sailing vessels, the specific type is usually clarified by the accompanying verb or context, such as "paddling a skiff" versus "sailing a skiff." It is distinct from a "dinghy," which is generally smaller and often serves as a tender for a larger ship.
Meanings
Examples
He rowed the small skiff across the mirror like surface of the lake.
Let us take the skiff out to the reef for some fishing.
The old fisherman tied his wooden skiff to the weathered pier.
A lone skiff drifted silently through the morning mist.
The pirate lowered a skiff to ferry the crew to the hidden cove.
I wonder if this skiff can handle the choppy waters of the bay.
In the 19th century, many coastal villagers relied on a simple skiff for their daily catch.
The racing skiff sliced through the water with incredible speed.