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    Esquife (en. Skiff)

    /esˈkife/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A boat propelled by oars or engine, generally small and light.
    The skiff sailed quickly across the lake.
    El esquife navegó rápidamente por el lago.
    Type of boat frequently used by fishermen.
    We used a skiff to reach the island.
    Usamos un esquife para llegar a la isla.
    Vessel that can be made of wood or fiberglass.
    The fiberglass skiff is lighter than the wooden one.
    El esquife de fibra de vidrio es más ligero que el de madera.

    Etymology

    From the French 'esquif', which means small boat or vessel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to navigate in a skiff
    To use a skiff for navigation.
    navegar en esquife
    fishing skiff
    Skiff used specifically for fishing.
    esquife de pesca
    to get a skiff afloat
    To make a skiff float on the water.
    poner a flote un esquife

    Related Words

    boat
    Small vessel powered by oars or engine.
    bote
    barge
    Type of boat or vessel, generally larger than a skiff.
    barca

    Slang Meanings

    Skiff used for parties on the water.
    We’re going to rent a skiff for the party at the lake.
    Vamos a rentar un esquife para la fiesta en el lago.
    Synonym for a spontaneous boat outing.
    We decided to make a skiff down the river this weekend.
    Decidimos hacer un esquife por el río este fin de semana.