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skiff

noun [C]
 
 
/skɪf/

Definition

a small, light boat for rowing or sailing, usually used by only one personBoats and sailing craftPassenger, cargo and military ships
(Definition of skiff noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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