skiff

/skɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, lightweight boat, typically with a single mast and a sail.

“The sailor navigated his skiff through the calm waters of the lake.”

2. verb

To sail or navigate a skiff.

“She skiffed across the lake with ease.”

Synonyms

  • dinghy
  • schooner

Antonyms

  • cruise ship
  • ocean liner