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/
Noun
a long flat-bottomed boat, used for carrying freight on canals and rivers
Example:
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The coal was transported down the river by barge.
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We saw several old barges tied up at the dock.
Verb
move forcefully or roughly
Example:
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He tends to barge into conversations without an invitation.
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She had to barge her way through the crowd to get to the stage.