Definitions

1. noun

A small, lightly armed sailing vessel, typically used for reconnaissance or as a tender to a larger ship.

“The captain ordered the crew to prepare the pinnace for a reconnaissance mission.”

2. noun

A small, lightweight aircraft, especially a single-seat, single-engine plane.

“The pilot took his pinnace out for a test flight.”

3. noun

A small boat, especially one used for fishing or pleasure.

“The fishermen launched their pinnace into the calm waters of the lake.”