Barge
/bɑːdʒ/
nounBeginner📊CommonGeneral
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
A large, flat-bottomed boat, typically used for carrying goods on canals or rivers.
/bɑːdʒ/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A large, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying freight.
The barge slowly navigated the narrow canal.
💡 Simply: A big boat for carrying things.
More Examples
2
A tugboat pulled the barge towards the harbor.
How It's Used
Transportation
"The barge carried tons of coal down the river."
Maritime
"A fleet of barges was moored at the dock."
2
To move forcefully or rudely into a place or situation.
/bɑːdʒ/
verbnegativeIntermediate
General
To push or force one's way rudely.
She barged past me without saying a word.
💡 Simply: To push rudely.
More Examples
2
Don't barge in on our conversation.
How It's Used
Informal
"He barged into the room without knocking."
Tip:Imagine someone rudely pushing their way through a crowd.
From Old North French *barge, from Old Norse *bǫrgr 'boat'.
Barges have been used for centuries to transport goods on waterways. Their design has evolved over time, adapting to different technologies and needs.
Memory tip
Think of a large, flat barge carrying cargo.
Word Origin
LanguageOld Norse
Original meaning
"boat"
canal bargeriver bargebarge trafficbarge in
Common misspellings
bargbargeing
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