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- Dictionarybarge/bɑːdʒ/
noun
- 1. a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers, either under its own power or towed by another.
verb
- 1. move forcefully or roughly: "we can't just barge into a private garden"
- 2. convey (freight) by barge.
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BARGE definition: 1. to hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way: 2. a long boat with a flat…. Learn more.
noun. ˈbärj. Synonyms of barge. : any of various boats: such as. a. : a roomy usually flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods on inland waterways and usually propelled by towing. b. : a large motorboat supplied to the flag officer of a flagship. c. : a roomy pleasure boat.
BARGE meaning: 1. to hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way: 2. a long boat with a flat…. Learn more.
A barge is a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom. Barges are used for carrying heavy loads, especially on canals. Carrying goods by train costs nearly three times more than carrying them by barge. Synonyms: canal boat, lighter, narrow boat, scow More Synonyms of barge. 2. verb.
1. a. A long, large, usually flatbottom boat for transporting freight that is generally unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft. b. A large, open pleasure boat used for parties, pageants, or formal ceremonies. 2. A powerboat reserved for the use of an admiral. v. barged, barg·ing, barg·es. v.tr. To carry by barge. v.intr. 1.
A barge is a big, flat boat that can transport heavy goods over water. You might see a barge carrying a load of new cars down a river. Barges are useful for moving very heavy things along canals and rivers.
A barge is a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom. Barges are used for carrying heavy loads, especially on rivers and canals. [...]
noun. /bɑːdʒ/ /bɑːrdʒ/ a large boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying goods and people on canals and rivers. They travel by barge. We spent the summer cruising the canals of France in a barge.
A barge is a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom. Barges are used for carrying heavy loads, especially on rivers and canals.
What does the noun barge mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun barge, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. barge has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. nautical (Middle English) carriage-building (1880s) Entry status.
