Barge

/bɑːrdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flat-bottomed vessel for carrying freight, typically on rivers and canals.

The barge was loaded with coal and floated down the river.

A large, usually passenger-carrying boat or ship.

They hired a barge for their wedding celebration on the water.

verb

To move forcefully or roughly; to push or shove.

She barged into the room without knocking.

To intrude on someone’s space or conversation.

He barged into their discussion, eager to share his opinion.

Middle English 'berc', from Old French 'barge', from Latin 'barca'

barge in

To enter a place or situation abruptly or unwelcome.

barge about

To move around in a clumsy or loud way.

tugboat

A powerful small boat used for towing.

cargo

Goods transported on a ship.

dock

A structure where ships are loaded and unloaded.

To move aggressively or without regard for others.

Stop barging in line, you can't just cut in!

To intrude into a conversation or situation.

He barged in on our discussion like he owned the place.