\Shal"lop\, n. [F. chaloupe, probably from D. sloep. Cf.
{Sloop}.] (Naut.)
A boat.
      [She] thrust the shallop from the floating strand.
                                               --Spenser.
Note: The term shallop is applied to boats of all sizes, from
      a light canoe up to a large boat with masts and sails.