Difference between Dory and Skiff

What is the difference between Dory and Skiff?

Dory as a noun is a small flat bottomed boat used for fishing both offshore and on rivers. while Skiff as a noun is a small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern.

Dory

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small flat bottomed boat used for fishing both offshore and on rivers. Any of several different families of large-eyed, silvery, deep-bodied, laterally compressed, and roughly discoid marine fish.

Skiff

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern.Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person.A light wind/rain/snow, etc.Used when referring to anyone (typically rednecks and fishermen) who has a degree of intelligence, but believes they are more than they actually are.

We hope you now know whether to use Dory or Skiff in your sentence.

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