Synonyms for

Skiff

Verb / skɪf / Another word for skiff — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a shallow, flat-bottomed open boat with a sharp bow and square stern, used for fishing and transportation in shallow waters.

Synonyms & similar words

dinghy canoe kayak rowboat punt raft bark bateau coracle dory driftboat gig jollyboat outrigger pram wherry yawl catamaran hydroplane motorboat

Example sentences

  1. The old man rowed his skiff out to the middle of the lake.
  2. The fisherman caught a lot of fish in his skiff.
  3. The kids had fun paddling the skiff along the river.
  4. The skiff was too small to carry all the supplies.
  5. The sailors used a skiff to transport the cargo to the shore.

Quotes

  • The skiff is a boat that is easily built and easily handled, and it is one of the most useful types of boats.
  • In a skiff on a sunshiny day, with all the tackle handy and a pleasant breeze blowing down the bay, is happiness enough for anyone.
  • The skiff, a boat that has been in use for thousands of years, is still one of the most popular boats used today.

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