batel

1 9.9

A small wooden boat for rowing or fishing

noun

Archaic

: batel

In old stories, villagers would cross the river in a wooden batel.

Examples

The fisherman took his batel out to sea.
The fisherman rowed his batel across the quiet lake.
The ancient batel was found buried near the shore, preserved by mud.
Many batels were lined along the shore.
The fisherman rowed his batel out to the quiet cove at dawn.
She used a small batel to navigate the winding river.
In the bay, several batels were moored near the shore, ready for fishing.

Synonyms

fishing boat

vsbatel

38 1.1

A boat used for catching fish that often has a space to keep the fish alive

is an older term that highlights small rowing or fishing craft rather than equipment

small boat

vsbatel

21 1.0

A boat that is small and used for short trips on lakes or rivers

is an older, more specific word for small rowing or fishing vessels

rowboat

vsbatel

19 1.0

A small open boat moved with oars on lakes and rivers

is a historical name that likewise denotes small rowing or fishing craft

skiff

vsbatel

14 7.7

A small light boat for one person that you move with oars or a motor

is an older word that covers similar small rowing or fishing vessels

gig

vsbatel

Specialized

3 9.1

A long narrow rowing boat used for racing or short trips

is older and more general, not limited to racing or ship duties

scull

vsbatel

Specialized

2 7.7

A long, narrow boat used in racing and moved by rowers with pairs of oars

is an older label that describes small boats used for rowing or fishing

rowing boat

vsbatel

1 2.3

A small boat moved with oars for sport or fun

is an older term focused on small boats used for rowing or fishing

ship's boat

vsbatel

Specialized

1 4.2

A small boat that a ship carries to move people between ship and shore

is an older general name that applies to small boats used for fishing or rowing

johnboat

vsbatel

1 7.6

A small flat-bottom boat that people use in shallow water for fishing

is older and more general, not limited to shallow water designs

bateau

vsbatel

1 9.4

A small boat with a flat bottom used on rivers and lakes to carry people or goods

is the simpler older name for small rowing or fishing craft

racing skiff

vsbatel

1 7.7

A narrow, light boat for one person used in rowing races

is an older term that more broadly covers small rowing or fishing craft

bumboat

vsbatel

1 9.9

A small boat that sells food and goods to ships at sea

is an older term for small boats with a general fishing or rowing sense

pinnace

vsbatel

Specialized

1 9.9

A small boat used to carry people or supplies between a ship and shore

covers similar small boats but as an older term used for fishing or rowing

shell

vsbatel

Jargon

1 7.2

A long narrow boat used for racing in rowing

is an older, more general name for small rowing or fishing craft

fishboat

vsbatel

1 2.8

A boat used for catching or carrying fish

is an older, narrower word aimed at small rowing or fishing boats

lugger

vsbatel

Specialized

1 9.9

A small fishing boat with sails that slant

is older and focuses on small rowing or fishing boats rather than sail type

banca

vsbatel

Philippine

1 9.8

A small boat with long poles on each side used for fishing and short trips

is an older, broader term that does not imply outriggers or regional use

scapha

vsbatel

Archaic

9.9

A small shallow boat used to reach shore

is an old term used broadly for small rowing or fishing craft

How Big

boat

∞ 1.0

rowboat

19 1.0

batel

Archaic

1 9.9

skiff

14 7.7

Surface Forms

batel singular

batels plural

Etymology

The word batel likely comes from old words for small boats and is like the French bateau and the English boat, so imagine a little wooden 'boat' you row to fish. That's why batel means a small skiff or fishing boat.