barges
noun
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A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.
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A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.
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A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.
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One of the boats of a warship having fourteen oars
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The wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table.
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A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.
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A large omnibus used for excursions.
Synonyms:
lighter
verb
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To intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner.
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To push someone.