barge

barge

noun

A large, flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods, especially on canals and rivers.

 

verb

To move in a clumsy or forceful way.
To enter or interrupt something rudely or without permission.

 

Example

noun

  1. The barge slowly made its way down the river, carrying a heavy load of construction materials.
  2. A fleet of barges was used to transport construction materials to the building site.
  3. The barge was moored alongside the dock, ready for unloading.

 

verb

  1. He barge​d into the room without knocking, startling everyone inside.
  2. The protesters decided to barge​ into the meeting to make their voices heard.
  3. Please don't barge​ in while I'm on an important phone call.