a small open vessel in which to traverse the surface of water, usually propelled by oars, though sometimes by a sail
extended to various vessels either smaller than, or in some way differing from, a ‘ship’; esp. small sailing vessels employed in fishing, or in carrying mails and packets, and small steamers
... 3) väikelaev – veesõiduk kogupikkusega 2,5–24 meetrit (näiteks paat, purjejaht, kaater ja muu selline), mida kasutatakse vaba aja veetmiseks või sportimiseks.