barge

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /bɑːd͡ʒ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /bɑrd͡ʒ/

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Noun

Singular barge

Plural barges

1. (countable) A barge is a large flat-bottomed boat that is used mainly for river transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

Verb

Plain form barge

Third-person singular barges

Past tense barged

Past participle barged

Present participle barging

1. If you barge into a room, you go in using force.