{ }, n. [ Bengalee dingi. ] 1. a small boat propelled by oars or sails, used in the East Indies, in sheltered waters. [ Written also dinghey. ] Malcom. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. a small boat intended to be used as a tender or lifeboat, carried or towed by a ship. It may be propelled by oars, sail, or a motor. [ PJC ]

3. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled.
Syn. -- dory, rowboat. [ WordNet 1.5 ]