A "cockleboat" is a small, usually flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or ferrying people and goods across water. Synonyms for this word include dinghy, skiff, punt, and rowboat. A dinghy is a small boat typically used as a tender for larger vessels. A skiff is a small boat with a pointed bow and square stern, often used for fishing. A punt is a flat-bottomed boat propelled by a pole and commonly used in shallow water. A rowboat is a long, narrow boat propelled by oars. These synonyms are useful when describing similar vessels or when seeking alternative words to add variety to writing or speech.