barge

barge · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers.

  2. 2.

    A large ornamental boat used for ceremonies.

  3. 3.

    To move forcefully or clumsily.

  4. 4.

    To intrude or interrupt rudely.

Forms

plural: barges

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    barge in — To enter or interrupt rudely.
  • •
    barge into — To collide with; to intrude upon.
  • •
    wouldn't touch with a bargepole — Would avoid completely.

Related words

See also: boat, intrude, ship
Synonyms: flatboat, lighter

Etymology

From Old French barge, from Medieval Latin barga, possibly from Greek baris ("Egyptian boat").