barge (Meaning)

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

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

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.