Skiff: meaning, definitions and examples

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skiff

 

[ skɪf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small boat

A skiff is a small boat typically used for fishing or leisure activities. It is usually propelled by oars or a small motor.

Synonyms

canoe, dinghy, rowboat

Examples of usage

  • He took his skiff out on the lake for some early morning fishing.
  • The skiff glided silently through the calm waters.

Translations

Translations of the word "skiff" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barco

🇮🇳 नाव

🇩🇪 Skiff

🇮🇩 perahu

🇺🇦 шлюпка

🇵🇱 szalupa

🇯🇵 スキフ

🇫🇷 canot

🇪🇸 esquife

🇹🇷 kayık

🇰🇷 스키프

🇸🇦 قارب

🇨🇿 člun

🇸🇰 čln

🇨🇳 小艇

🇸🇮 čoln

🇮🇸 bátur

🇰🇿 қайық

🇬🇪 ნავი

🇦🇿 qayıq

🇲🇽 esquife

Word origin

The word 'skiff' originated from the Middle English word 'skif', which in turn came from the Old French word 'esquif', ultimately derived from the Italian word 'schifo'. The term has been used to describe small boats since the 15th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,533, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.