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barge

/bɑːdʒ/ /bɑɹdʒ/

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noun

A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

Examples :

"The barge carried a huge load of gravel to the construction site. "

nautical vehicle industry

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noun

A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.

Examples :

"The royal barge, adorned with gold and jewels, glided slowly down the river during the city's annual festival. "

nautical vehicle royal state history tradition

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noun

A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.

Examples :

"The old barge carried a large load of sand to the construction site. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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noun

One of the boats of a warship having fourteen oars

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment of the naval battle, the captain ordered the sailors to row the barge across the harbor. "

nautical military vehicle

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noun

The wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table.

Examples :

"The cook placed the freshly baked bread on the barge, ready for the lunch break. "

food utensil nautical

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noun

A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.

Examples :

"The barge, towed by a powerful steamboat, carried supplies to the remote island school. "

nautical vehicle

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noun

A large omnibus used for excursions.

Examples :

"Every summer, the school rents a barge to take the students on a day-long excursion to the island. "

vehicle entertainment

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verb

To intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner.

Examples :

"My younger brother barged into the living room, interrupting our important conversation. "

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verb

To push someone.

Examples :

"The crowd was thick, and he had to barge through it to reach the exit. "