skiff

noun

A flatbottom open boat of shallow draft, having a pointed bow and a square stern and propelled by oars, sail, or motor.

To sail upon or pass over in a skiff or light boat.

Oblique; distorted; awkward.

noun

Formerly, a small sailing vessel resembling a sloop.

noun

Now, a small boat propelled by oars.

transitive verb

To navigate in a skiff.

noun

A small, light boat.

noun

the larva of a moth (Limacodes scapha); — so called from its peculiar shape.

noun

A small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern.

noun

Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person.