Scow vs. Barge

Scow vs. Barge — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Scow and Barge

Scownoun

A large flat-bottomed boat, having broad, square ends.

Bargenoun

A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

Scowverb

(transitive) To transport in a scow.

Bargenoun

A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.

Scownoun

any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends

Bargenoun

A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.

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Scownoun

a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold

Bargenoun

One of the boats of a warship having fourteen oars

Bargenoun

The wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table.

Bargenoun

(US) A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.

Bargenoun

A large omnibus used for excursions.

Bargeverb

To intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner.

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Bargeverb

(transitive) To push someone.

Bargenoun

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

Bargeverb

push one's way;

she barged into the meeting room

Bargeverb

transport by barge on a body of water