Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dump-scow
noun
/ˈdʌmp skaʊ/
Definition
A flat-bottomed barge used for disposing of waste materials in waterways.
Examples
- The city uses a dump-scow to manage waste in the bay.
- After the construction project, we loaded debris onto a dump-scow for removal.
Meaning
A type of boat designed primarily for transporting and dumping refuse, often in harbors or rivers.
Synonyms
- waste barge
- garbage scow
