skiff

noun

: any of various small boats
especially : a flat-bottomed rowboat

Examples of skiff in a Sentence

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On Friday, French skiff sailing partners Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon were proposed to by their respective boyfriends after winning bronze in the women’s skiff 49erFX. Jenna West, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024 Whether focused on a sumptuous superyacht that sleeps 12, a simple flats fishing skiff, or a pleasant day focused on boat wishes and people watching, FLIBS is an enjoyable experience where boating dreams are born, nurtured, and fulfilled for a large number of the 100,000+ attendees. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 By Saturday evening, Savannah's Richmond Hill neighborhood was transformed into a network of canals navigable by skiff boat, or in a pinch, recreational paddle boards. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024 The skiff and windsurfing competitions are scheduled from July 28 through August 1 and August 2, respectively, while the dinghy races will go from August 1 through August 7. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for skiff 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English skif, from Middle French or Old Italian; Middle French esquif, from Old Italian schifo, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English scip ship

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skiff was in the 15th century

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“Skiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skiff. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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skiff

noun
: any of various small boats
especially : a flat-bottomed rowboat

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