noun
- a small, light boat typically used for rowing or sailing
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The fisherman paddled his skiff across the calm lake.
- We rented a small skiff to explore the shallow bay.
- The old wooden skiff was perfect for navigating the narrow creek.
- She learned to sail in her grandfather’s skiff.
- The skiff bobbed gently in the harbor.
- They loaded their fishing gear into the skiff before dawn.