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   barge

   /bɑːdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers, either under its own power or towed by another.
   • ▪ a long ornamental boat used for pleasure or ceremony.
   • ▪ a boat used by the chief officers of a warship.

   verb

   • 1. move forcefully or roughly: "we can't just barge into a private garden"
   • ▪ (chiefly in a sporting context) run into and collide with (someone), typically intentionally: "you can use this method to barge an opponent"
   • 2. convey (freight) by barge.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a small seagoing vessel): from Old French, perhaps based on Greek baris ‘Egyptian boat’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBARGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   BARGE definition: 1. a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom that is used to carry goods 2. to walk somewhere quickly…. Learn more.

3. www.yourdictionary.com › bargeBarge Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Origin of Barge. From Old French barge (“boat”), from Vulgar Latin barca, from Ancient Greek βάρις (báris, “Egyptian boat”), from Coptic ⲃⲁⲁⲣⲉ (bāre, “small boat”), from Egyptian *bēre. From Wiktionary. Middle English from Old French from Latin barcaboat bark 3.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbarge noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of barge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. words-wiki.com › barge-definition-meaningBarge - Definition & Meaning

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   Barge – Definition & Meaning A barge is a type of flat-bottomed boat that is used for transporting goods and people along rivers, canals, and other waterways. It is a large and sturdy vessel that is designed to carry heavy loads and navigate through shallow waters.

6. www.archwaymarinelighting.com › inland-waterway › the-guide-to-types-of-bargesThe Guide to Types of Barges - Archway Marine

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   The official definition of a barge is just that — a marine vessel that’s primarily used to carry cargo. Barges don’t have a motor or engine and don’t move independently. Instead, they move with the help of a towboat or a tugboat.

7. glosbe.com › en › enbarge - English definition, grammar, pronunciation, synonyms and...

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   Learn the definition of 'barge'. Check out the pronunciation, synonyms and grammar. Browse the use examples 'barge' in the great English corpus.