pandybat
definition
an informal term for a flat-bottomed boat typically used in rivers
example
The fishermen launched their pandybat at dawn, ready to navigate the winding river for the day’s catch.
synonyms
puntskiffdinghy
word origin — The term 'pandybat' is believed to have originated from the dialectical combination of 'pandy' and 'bat', with 'bat' being an old word for a small boat. The exact origins are not definitively documented.