skiff
Example Sentences
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Madison especially thought pure direct democracy would prove unstable, a too-slight skiff heaved about in history’s seas.
The first sailing medals of the Games will be awarded in the skiff class.
From BBC
The frigate seized the pirates given “the unsafe condition of their skiff” and said that some had “injuries of varied severity.”
From Seattle Times
They also had recovered their skiff, which sustained damage that rendered it non-functional, and said they needed help getting back to Polowat.
From BBC
Federal regulations require construction companies to keep such boats, commonly known as skiffs, on hand whenever crews are working over waterways, safety experts told The Associated Press.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
