barge

bɑːd͡ʒ

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#1·4h ago

(watercraft) A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

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#2·4h ago

A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.

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#3·4h ago

A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.

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