A flat-bottomed boat is a type of vessel that has a flat bottom and usually a shallow draft, making it ideal for navigating shallow waters. The term can refer to a variety of boats, including a SCOW (4 letters), BATEAU (6 letters), BARGE (5 letters), PUNT (4 letters), PONTOON (7 letters), SKIFF (5 letters), DORY (4 letters), PRAM (4 letters), SAMPAN (6 letters), and ontú (4 letters). These boats are often used for fishing, transportation, or recreational activities.