Definitions

1. noun

A small, open boat, typically with a flat bottom and a pointed bow, used for fishing or other small-scale watercraft

“The fishermen used their corf to navigate the narrow river”

2. noun

A short length of wooden stave or other material, used to encircle or support something, especially a plant

“The corf was used to support the climbing plant”

3. verb

to encircle or support something with a corf

“The gardener corfed the climbing plant with a wooden stave”