Meaning of the word barge in English

What does barge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

barge

US /bɑːrdʒ/
UK /bɑːdʒ/
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Noun

a long flat-bottomed boat, used for carrying freight on canals and rivers

Example:
The coal was transported down the river by barge.
We saw several old barges tied up at the dock.

Verb

move forcefully or roughly

Example:
He tends to barge into conversations without an invitation.
She had to barge her way through the crowd to get to the stage.