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barge

1. barge \'ba:rj\ n [ME, fr. OF, fr. LL barca] : any of various boats : as  
   : a roomy usu. flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods  
   on inland waterways : a large motorboat supplied to the flag officer of a 
   flagship  : a roomy pleasure boat; esp : a boat of state elegantly furnishe 
   d and decorated
2. barge vt : to carry by barge to move or thrust oneself heedlessly or 
   unceremonious ly