26984 words

barges

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
to hurry somewhere or through a place in a rude and forceful way:

Examples:

They barged through the crowds.
When the doors opened she barged her way to the front of the queue.
The man barged (= pushed) into her and ran on without stopping.
2
a long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying heavy objects:

Examples:

The state operates passenger ferries and cargo barges to the island.
The fuel was transported by barge.
3
a long, narrow boat that is used on a canal (= a narrow stretch of water that has been artificially made) for carrying objects, to live on, or to travel on for pleasure:

Examples:

We cycled along the Grand Union Canal and watched the barges go through locks.
Her London home is a canal barge moored at Camden Lock.
4
a long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying heavy loads
5
to force your way rudely or suddenly and quickly:

Examples:

You ought to knock instead of just barging into my office.

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