barge Antonyms

Meaning of barge

Wordnet

barge (n)

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

Wordnet

barge (v)

push one's way

transport by barge on a body of water

Webster

barge (n.)

A pleasure boat; a vessel or boat of state, elegantly furnished and decorated.

A large, roomy boat for the conveyance of passengers or goods; as, a ship's barge; a charcoal barge.

A large boat used by flag officers.

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

A large omnibus used for excursions.

barge Sentence Examples

  1. The barge glided through the canal, transporting a vast cargo of goods.
  2. The barge served as a floating platform for the construction of the new bridge.
  3. The fishermen used the barge as a base for their fishing expeditions.
  4. The barge was loaded with coal and set off on a journey to a distant power plant.
  5. The barge was adorned with colorful flags and banners, celebrating a special occasion.
  6. The massive barge blocked the waterway, requiring other vessels to wait patiently.
  7. The barge was a temporary residence for workers who were building a new offshore oil platform.
  8. The barge capsized during a storm, spilling its contents into the icy waters.
  9. The barge was towed by a powerful tugboat, maneuvering through the narrow channels of the harbor.
  10. The barge's lights twinkled brightly in the darkness, guiding other vessels to safety.

FAQs About the word barge

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals), push one's way, transport by barge on a body of waterA pleasure boat; a vessel or boat of sta

shuffle, stumble, stomp, slough, haul, weave, shamble, lumber, stagger, drag

breeze, slide, glide,coast, glide, coast, breeze, slide, hover, hover

The barge glided through the canal, transporting a vast cargo of goods.

The barge served as a floating platform for the construction of the new bridge.

The fishermen used the barge as a base for their fishing expeditions.

The barge was loaded with coal and set off on a journey to a distant power plant.