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barge
The definition of a barge is a large boat whose underside is flat that is used for hauling goods on waterways and in harbors.
(noun)A flatboat is an example of a barge.
To barge is defined as to push ahead in a clumsy or abrupt way.
(verb)To rush through a door without knocking is an example of barge.
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See barge in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a large boat, usually flat-bottomed, for carrying heavy freight on rivers, canals, etc.
- a large pleasure boat, esp. one used for state ceremonies, pageants, etc.
- a boat reserved for the use of a flag officer
- Slang any clumsy boat
Origin: ME & OFr < ML barga < LL barca < *barica < Gr baris, Egyptian boat < Coptic barī, small boat
intransitive verb
- to move slowly and clumsily
- to come or go (in or into) in a rude, abrupt, or clumsy way
- to collide heavily or clumsily; run (into)
See barge in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. A long, large, usually flatbottom boat for transporting freight that is generally unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft.b. A large, open pleasure boat used for parties, pageants, or formal ceremonies.
- A powerboat reserved for the use of an admiral.
To carry by barge.
verb, intransitive- To move about clumsily.
- To intrude or interrupt, especially rudely: barged into the meeting.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from Latin barca, boat
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