skiff

• Nom désignant divers types de petites embarcations légères, propulsées à la rame, à la voile ou par un moteur.

A noun referring to any of various small boats propelled by oars, sails, or a motor.

1. Small boatB2formal

   A small, light boat designed for rowing, sailing, or motor propulsion, often used for leisure or short trips.

   Esquif / petit bateau léger

   • He rowed the skiff across the calm lake.
   • They used a small motorized skiff to reach the island.
   • The fisherman anchored his skiff near the shore.

   Synonymescockleshelldinghyrowboattender