A small, high-speed warship designed to fire torpedoes, especially in coastal waters.

(historical) A flat-bottomed cargo boat, resembling a canoe, often schooner-rigged, formerly used on the Great Lakes and the Missouri River (to a lesser extent, elsewhere).

A small, shallow draft water vessel used by the United States navy for counterinsurgency (COIN) operations during the Vietnam War; Fast Patrol Craft (PCF).

(US, neologism, derogatory, transitive) to put forth sensational negative stories about a political figure as part of a smear campaign against them, especially regarding their military record

(idiomatic) To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.

An ice yacht. / An icebreaker; a ship that breaks through ice.

A boat used for fishing.

A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy. / (figuratively) A source of easily obtained money or benefits.

a dugout

(nautical) Any small boat, such as a punt, propelled using a long pole.