noun Uncommon

bac

Bac (noun) means a flat-bottomed ferry, traditionally pulled across a river by rope. Example: “Villagers crossed the river on an old wooden bac.”

noun

A flat-bottomed ferry, traditionally pulled across a river by rope.

"Villagers crossed the river on an old wooden bac."

A large open vat or cistern used for holding liquid.

"The dye was mixed in a stone bac before the wool was dipped."

How to use bac

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flat ferryboat, or a large tub or vat.

bacs plural

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Villagers crossed the river on an old wooden _____.

Borrowed from French bac.

Origin: French

What does “bac” mean?

The word “bac” means a flat-bottomed ferry, traditionally pulled across a river by rope. In plain terms, a flat ferryboat, or a large tub or vat.

How do you use “bac” in a sentence?

Here is “bac” used in a sentence: “Villagers crossed the river on an old wooden bac.”

What part of speech is “bac”?

“Bac” is a noun.

Where does the word “bac” come from?

The word “bac” comes from French. Borrowed from French bac.

Is “bac” a common word?

“Bac” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bac” have?

“Bac” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat-bottomed ferry, traditionally pulled across a river by rope.

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