👉 Crofts is a term used in English to describe a type of fishing boat. It was originally designed as a small, fast-running dinghy or boat that could be launched from a pier or dock. The term "croft" comes from the Old French word "croit," which means "small." So, if you're looking for a description of a fishing boat with a long, narrow hull and a short mast, it's called a croft.