Barges Meaning in English
word · lemma: barge
ˈbɑɹdʒəz/, /ˈbɑɹdʒɪz
BAR-jiz
bˈɑːdʒɪz
BAHJ-iz
Definition
Large, flat-bottomed boats mainly used to transport goods on rivers and canals. The word 'barges' is the plural of 'barge'.
Usage & Nuances
'Barges' refers to more than one barge, mostly used in formal or technical contexts related to transport and shipping. Not usually used for passenger boats. Occasionally, 'barge in' is a different verb meaning to enter forcefully.
Spanish: barcazasPortuguese (BR): barcaçasPortuguese (PT): barcaçasChinese (Simplified): 驳船Chinese (Traditional): 駁船Hindi: बेड़े (नावें)Arabic: صنادلBengali: বার্জ - মালবাহী নৌকাRussian: баржиJapanese: はしけVietnamese: xà lanKorean: 바지선Turkish: şilep - mavnaUrdu: چھوٹی مال بردار کشتیاںIndonesian: tongkang
Example Sentences
Two barges carried coal down the river.
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The workers loaded the barges with sand.
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Many barges can be seen near the harbor.
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At night, the lights from the barges reflect on the water.
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Tourists love taking photos of the old barges along the canal.
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During the parade, decorated barges float down the river to music and cheering.
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