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    Batel (en. Boat)

    /ba'tel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small vessel generally used in rivers or coasts.
    We used a skiff to cross the river.
    Utilizamos un batel para cruzar el río.
    Rowboat or motorboat used for fishing or navigating in shallow waters.
    The skiff we rented is ideal for fishing in the lake.
    El batel que alquilamos es ideal para la pesca en el lago.
    Flat bottom boat used for transportation in shallow waters.
    The skiff enters the bay without problems.
    El batel se adentra en la bahía sin problemas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'batella,' which means boat or small vessel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river skiff
    Small boat used in rivers.
    batel de río
    to navigate in a skiff
    To use a skiff for navigation.
    navegar en batel
    to row in a skiff
    To use oars in a skiff.
    remar en batel

    Related Words

    boat
    Vessel larger than a skiff.
    bote
    canoe
    Light, narrow, and long vessel that moves with oars.
    canoa
    launch
    Vessel larger than a skiff, usually motorized.
    lancha

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to refer to an impromptu or group trip.
    Tomorrow we’ll take a skiff to the beach with friends.
    Mañana haremos un batel a la playa con los amigos.
    Humorous use to refer to situations where someone feels unprotected or in danger like being in a skiff in the middle of the ocean.
    I feel like I’m in a skiff in the middle of the sea while giving this presentation.
    Me siento como en un batel en medio del mar al dar esta presentación.