skiff

Example Sentences

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Usually, that means hopping on her main work boat, a 14-foot catamaran skiff.

From New York Times

For example, what would he say if he was a Coast Guard sonar operator in a skiff off a crowded beach who just happened to spot a great white shark?

From Washington Post

Eventually the skeleton of wood held together with fasteners, screws and epoxy here will become a skiff used for river cleanup around the Duwamish River.

From Seattle Times

The shoreline setnet operation she runs includes a half-dozen skiffs and a crew of 10 men and women, some of whom come from as far away as New York.

From Seattle Times

But early on specified mornings, motorized dories and skiffs headed out to sea, fishing for the local quota of cod allowed for personal consumption.

From Washington Post