noun Download 🔗Share 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). Examples : "The tea pickers carefully maintained the shape of the bushes, ensuring precise skiffs according to the garden's requirements for optimal leaf production. " agriculture plant technical industry work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern. Examples : "The fishermen used their skiffs to navigate the shallow waters of the bay, searching for the best fishing spots. " nautical vehicle sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person. Examples : "The summer camp offered sailing lessons using small skiffs that each camper could handle alone. " nautical sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A light wind/rain/snow, etc. Examples : "A skiff of rain blew into the shed and the two men moved their chairs back." weather Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cut (a tea bush) to maintain the plucking table Examples : "Each year, the tea farmers skiffs their tea bushes to encourage new growth and maintain a flat surface for easy harvesting. " agriculture plant technical work industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To navigate in a skiff. Examples : "Every summer, they skiff across the lake to visit their grandmother on the island. " nautical sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Nova Scotia) a deep blanket of snow covering the ground Examples : "The school children rejoiced when they saw the skiffs outside, knowing a snow day was likely. " weather nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
