skiffs Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S K IH1 F S
What Does Skiffs Mean?
Skiffs is a noun that means plural of skiff. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of skiff. As a verb, it means To cut (a tea bush) to maintain the plucking table.
Skiffs Definition (Noun)
- plural of skiff
Skiffs as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of skiff
Noun
- Term used in tea gardens and denotes the act of cutting/pruning the bushes as per the specific norms. Various types of skiff are used viz Light Skiff (LS), Medium Skiff (MS), Deep Skiff (DS) and Level Of Skiff (LOS).
Noun
- 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.
A skiff of rain blew into the shed and the two men moved their chairs back.
Verb
- To cut (a tea bush) to maintain the plucking table
Verb
- To navigate in a skiff.
Noun
- (Nova Scotia) a deep blanket of snow covering the ground
Synonyms of Skiffs
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Skiffs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Skiffs
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Skiffs in a Sentence
A skiff of rain blew into the shed and the two men moved their chairs back.
Word Forms & Grammar
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