barges

[US]/ˈbɑːrdʒɪz/
[UK]/ˈbɑːr.dʒiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of barge; a large flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods on rivers, canals, or lakes.
v.to move forcefully against something; to transport goods by barge.

Phrases & Collocations

barges in

barge traffic

barge down

barges are loaded

to barge in

barge ahead

barge over someone

a barge canal

Example Sentences

the company uses barges to transport goods across the river.

large barges can carry heavy cargo efficiently.

during the summer, many barges travel through the canals.

the construction site received materials via barges.

we watched the barges unload their cargo at the dock.

some barges are specially designed for transporting oil.

the river was busy with barges moving to and fro.

they built a new dock to accommodate larger barges.

barges often travel in convoys for safety.

the captain skillfully navigated the barge through narrow channels.

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