Pirogues are traditional flat-bottomed boats commonly found on inland waterways. Synonyms for pirogues include canoes, kayaks, skiffs, dugouts, and rafts. Canoes and kayaks are generally more slender and streamlined, whereas pirogues are wider and have a flatter bottom, making them more stable for fishing or hunting. Dugouts are similar to pirogues in shape, but are made from hollowed out tree trunks rather than constructed from planks. Skiffs and rafts are also boat styles that have flat bottoms, with rafts being the most basic and simple type of watercraft. Each of these watercraft have their own unique characteristics and uses, but they share similarities with the beloved pirogue.