Barge
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrdʒ/
Barge (noun)
- a large, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers and canals.
- a decorated boat used for ceremonies or special events.
Examples
- The barge carried heavy cargo down the river.
- They loaded the barge with construction materials.
Common collocations: cargo barge, flat-bottomed barge, royal barge, ceremonial procession, barge through
Barge (verb)
- to move in a clumsy or awkward way, often pushing others.
- to push something or someone with force.
Examples
- He barged through the crowded room.
- She barged into the meeting without knocking.