First Known Use: 14th century
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1barge
noun \ˈbärj\
: a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals
Full Definition of BARGE
: any of various boats: as a : a roomy usually flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods on inland waterways and usually propelled by towing b : a large motorboat supplied to the flag officer of a flagship c : a roomy pleasure boat; especially : a boat of state elegantly furnished and decorated
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Origin of BARGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin barca
2barge
verb
: to move or push in a fast, awkward, and often rude way
bargedbarg·ing
Full Definition of BARGE
transitive verb
: to carry by barge
intransitive verb
1
: to move ponderously or clumsily
2
: to thrust oneself heedlessly or unceremoniously <barged into the meeting>
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First Known Use of BARGE
1649
BARGE Defined for Kids
1barge
noun \ˈbärj\
Definition of BARGE for Kids
: a broad boat with a flat bottom used chiefly in harbors and on rivers and canals
2barge
verb
bargedbarg·ing
Definition of BARGE for Kids
: to move or push in a fast and often rude way <He barged through the crowd.>
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