Definition of Barge

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Definition of Barge

Barge

A pleasure boat; a vessel or boat of state, elegantly furnished and decorated.

A large, roomy boat for the conveyance of passengers or goods; as, a ship's barge; a charcoal barge.

A large boat used by flag officers.

A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.

A large omnibus used for excursions.

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Barge Translations

barge in Dutch is platboomde schuit, aak, zolderschuit
barge in French is peniche, barque
barge in Italian is barchetta
barge in Norwegian is lekter, pram
barge in Portuguese is barca
barge in Spanish is barcaza, barca

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