Shallop \Shal"lop\, n. [F. chaloupe, probably from D. sloep. Cf. {Sloop}.] (Naut.) A boat. [1913 Webster] [She] thrust the shallop from the floating strand. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] Note: The term shallop is applied to boats of all sizes, from a light canoe up to a large boat with masts and sails. [1913 Webster]