barge

[bɑːdʒ]

barge Definition

  • 1a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods, typically on canals and rivers
  • 2move forcefully or roughly

Using barge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "barge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The barge was loaded with coal.

  • Example

    They barged through the door without knocking.

  • Example

    The protesters barged into the meeting room.

barge Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for barge

Phrases with barge

  • enter a place rudely or abruptly, without being invited or welcomed

    Example

    He barged in without even knocking.

  • a long pole used to propel or steer a barge

    Example

    He pushed the barge along with a barge pole.

  • enter a place rudely or abruptly, without being invited or welcomed

    Example

    He just barged right in without even knocking.

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Summary: barge in Brief

A 'barge' [bɑːdʒ] is a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods on canals and rivers. It can also mean to move forcefully or roughly, as in 'They barged through the door without knocking.' The phrase 'barge in' refers to entering a place rudely or abruptly, while 'barge pole' is a long pole used to propel or steer a barge.