barge

/bɑ:dʤ/

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Explanation of the Word "Barge"

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Meaning:

1. As a Noun:

   • A "barge" is a flat-bottomed boat that is used for carrying heavy loads, especially on canals or rivers. Barges are usually not very fast and are designed to transport goods rather than people.

2. As a Verb:

   • To "barge" means to push your way through a space, often in a rude or forceful manner. For example, if someone "barge into" a room, they enter without knocking or without considering others inside.

Usage Instructions:

• Noun Usage: Use "barge" when talking about transportation on water, especially when referring to heavy items.

  • Example: "The barge carried coal down the river."

• Verb Usage: Use "barge" when describing someone entering a place or situation without permission or care.

  • Example: "She barged into the party without an invitation."

Advanced Usage:

• Barges are often used in commercial shipping and can be towed by other boats. In discussions about transportation, you might hear more technical terms related to different types of barges (e.g., "tank barge" for liquids).

Word Variants:

• Barging (verb): The present participle form.

  • Example: "He is barging through the crowd."

• Barged (verb): The past tense form.

  • Example: "They barged into the meeting without waiting."

Different Meanings:

• In addition to the boat and the action of pushing through, "barge" can refer to the process of transporting goods on a barge when used as a verb in certain contexts.
  • Example: "They barged the supplies to the island."

Synonyms:

• For the noun "barge":

  • Flatboat
  • Freighter (though not exactly the same, it refers to a type of cargo ship)

• For the verb "barge":

  • Push
  • Force
  • Shove

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Barge in": This is a common phrase that means to enter a place suddenly and without permission.

  • Example: "Don’t barge in on my conversation!"

• There are no widely recognized idioms directly related to "barge," but the verb form is often used in casual situations to describe unwanted interruptions.

Summary:

The word "barge" can refer to a boat used for transporting heavy loads or to the action of pushing through a space.

Academic

Noun

1. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

Verb

1. transport by barge on a body of water
2. push one's way
   • she barged into the meeting room

Synonyms

• flatboat
• hoy
• lighter
• thrust ahead
• push forward