Definition of Skiff

1. Noun. Any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor.

Specialized synonyms: Sampan
Generic synonyms: Small Boat

Definition of Skiff

1. n. A small, light boat.

2. v. t. To navigate in a skiff.

Definition of Skiff

1. a small, open boat [n -S]

Medical Definition of Skiff

1. A small, light boat. "The pilot of some small night-foundered skiff. " (Milton) Skiff caterpillar, the larva of a moth (Limacodes scapha); so called from its peculiar shape. Origin: F. Esquif, fr. OHG. Skif, G. Schiff. See Ship. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skiff

skids
skidway
skidways
skid lid
skid road
skid row
skied
skieldrake
skier
skiers
skies
skiey
skieyer
skieyest
skiff (current term)
skiff (current term)
skiffed
skiffing
skiffle
skiffled
skiffles
skiffless
skiffle group
skiffling
skiffs
skiing
skiing
skiings
skiing race
skijorer

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