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barge

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

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

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

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

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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  • “CHLOE BARGE I am receiving your messages, but they're too faint to make out.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “When I get a million pounds sterling from my labours, I will buy this canal barge and then announce "I'm on the spectrum" at every alehouse I happen to visit on my tour of British waterways. Everyone will clap.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Google Chrome putting a 4GB AI cache on your device is probably not a bad thing if you use AI. Google Chrome silently installing a 4 GB AI model on your device without consent is out of order. Personally I wouldn't touch Google Chrome with a fucking barge pole.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The problem is separating the effect of the world cup from the effect of the fascist clampdown. A lot of people are not touching the US with a barge pole when there's a risk of spending time in a camp.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “#windowsonWednesday The Belgian built barge Cathja moored at Isleworth.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(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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  • “Star Trek: Voyager (1995) Season 6, Episode 3: Barge of the Dead 00:29:00.500”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The River City Resistance is ready for barge warfare.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “He got his very own barge ride! So glad he is finally safe.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Two years ago this yard was fighting for its future. Today it christened a barge for the Fleet Solid Support programme. The transformation at Methil is only just beginning. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/navantia-uks-methil-yard-transformation-continues-with-seahorse/”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Yeah, losing PlutoTV feeds would really suck. However, if they offer a commercial-free option like Paramount+ does, I would pay it to not have a commercial barge into something happening I really want to see.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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