nounπShareA large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo."The barge carried a huge load of gravel to the construction site. "nauticalvehicleindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions."The royal barge, adorned with gold and jewels, glided slowly down the river during the city's annual festival. "nauticalvehicleroyalstatehistorytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The old barge carried a large load of sand to the construction site. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the boats of a warship having fourteen oars"During the historical reenactment of the naval battle, the captain ordered the sailors to row the barge across the harbor. "nauticalmilitaryvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table."The cook placed the freshly baked bread on the barge, ready for the lunch break. "foodutensilnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat."The barge, towed by a powerful steamboat, carried supplies to the remote island school. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large omnibus used for excursions."Every summer, the school rents a barge to take the students on a day-long excursion to the island. "vehicleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner."My younger brother barged into the living room, interrupting our important conversation. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push someone."The crowd was thick, and he had to barge through it to reach the exit. "actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
