What does "barge" mean?
Barge: A large, roomy boat for the conveyance of passengers or goods; as, a ship's barge; a charcoal barge.
Additional senses
- 2.A large boat used by flag officers.
- 3.A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat. [U.S.]
- 4.A large omnibus used for excursions. [Local, U.S.]
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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