noun
Uncommon
barge
BAHJ
Barge (noun) means a large flat-bottomed boat used to carry heavy goods, typically on rivers or canals. Example: “The barge carried coal slowly down the river.”
noun
1
A large flat-bottomed boat used to carry heavy goods, typically on rivers or canals.
"The barge carried coal slowly down the river."
verb
1
To move clumsily or rudely, pushing through or into something.
"He barged into the meeting without knocking."
"She barged past everyone to get to the front of the queue."
How to use barge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a slow, flat-bottomed cargo boat, or (as a verb) to push rudely into a place or conversation.
Common pairings
barge in
barge through
canal barge
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Word forms
- Plural
- barges
- Third person singular
- barges
- Past tense
- barged
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Etymology
From Old French barge, tracing back through Latin to an Ancient Greek word for an Egyptian boat, ultimately from Egyptian — a long journey for a small word.
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Rhymes for barge
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What does “barge” mean?
The word “barge” means a large flat-bottomed boat used to carry heavy goods, typically on rivers or canals. In plain terms, either a slow, flat-bottomed cargo boat, or (as a verb) to push rudely into a place or conversation.
How do you pronounce “barge”?
“Barge” is pronounced BAHJ (/ˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “barge” in a sentence?
Here is “barge” used in a sentence: “The barge carried coal slowly down the river.”
What is another word for “barge”?
Words with a similar meaning to “barge” include lighter.
What part of speech is “barge”?
Depending on how it is used, “barge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “barge” come from?
The word “barge” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French barge, tracing back through Latin to an Ancient Greek word for an Egyptian boat, ultimately from Egyptian — a long journey for a small word.
Is “barge” a common word?
“Barge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “barge” have?
“Barge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large flat-bottomed boat used to carry heavy goods, typically on rivers or canals.
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