Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barge
noun
/bɑːrdʒ/
Definition
A flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods on rivers and canals.
Examples
- The large barge carried coal along the river.
- They used a barge to transport equipment to the construction site.
- Our picnic was on a barge floating down the canal.
Meaning
Barge refers to a robust vessel designed for carrying heavy cargo, typically on inland waterways.
Synonyms
- Vessel
- Boat
- Float
