as in canoe
a small, light boat that is usually for only one person
She rowed the skiff to her favorite spot on the pond and cast her line.
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Recent Examples of skiff
There’s also some great hiking, beach walks, kayak tours and more skiff rides.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Watkins steered the skiff across a clear blue lagoon twice the area of Manhattan to the eastern end.
—Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Hop in a kayak or on a skiff ride for more intimate portraits of the state’s incredible wildlife.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
Erik Heil Germany, one of the newer teams, is led by driver Erik Heil, a two-time bronze medalist in the 49er skiff class.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Watkins steered the skiff across a clear blue lagoon twice the area of Manhattan to the eastern end.
—Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Hop in a kayak or on a skiff ride for more intimate portraits of the state’s incredible wildlife.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
Erik Heil Germany, one of the newer teams, is led by driver Erik Heil, a two-time bronze medalist in the 49er skiff class.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skiff
Noun
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Start your day at Lake Norman State Park, and rent a canoe, paddleboard, kayak, or pedal boat; the boat ramp is free to use.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Together, the two have crossed continents by foot, canoe, motorbike and tuk tuk, news agency SWNS reported.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Rent a kayak, canoe, or tube from New River Outdoor Adventures and get out on the water.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Rent a kayak or paddleboard for a couple of hours, then enjoy a casual seafood lunch.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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The raft of fantasy shows that followed in the wake of Game Of Thrones has all but disappeared after a long string of disappointments and cancellations.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Besides its famous black bear show, fun comes in the form of water blaster boats, a climbing tower and water raft ride.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Last week, skeletal remains found on New Jersey beaches were identified as those of a 19th-century schooner captain.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 May 2025
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This year, look out for General Patton’s private schooner, When-and-If, among others.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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This small oasis serves as both a tranquil retreat and the dedicated pier for the hotel's enhanced boat fleet, recently expanded with the addition of Treville Maritime's private yacht, the Wajer 38 Spectre.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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On the southwestern tip, Galle is one of three Sri Lankan ports of entry but the only port with facilities for private yachts.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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The frames were built in Poland and shipped by a barge through the European river network to Marseille’s port on France’s southern coast for the contractor to pour the concrete to create 18 cubes.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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These technologies include a bubble barrier that removes small fish trapped under barges or carried in their wake and an acoustic deterrent that creates painful sound waves.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Next up on Monday: Clayton’s Kara Kohler will get her chance at redemption in the women’s single sculls semi finals early Monday morning.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
28 July 2024
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Kneeling beside a stream 30 miles north of McCall in late August, Emmit Taylor Jr. watched two Chinook salmon scull upstream.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Skiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skiff. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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