Barge — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbärj/

Meaning & Definition of Barge

Barge (noun)

  1. any of various boats
  2. a roomy usually flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods on inland waterways and usually propelled by towing
  3. a large motorboat supplied to the flag officer of a flagship

Barge (verb)

  1. to carry by barge
  2. to move ponderously or clumsily
  3. to thrust oneself heedlessly or unceremoniously

Barge (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move heavily or clumsily

    "the big man barged into the room"

    similar: clump, flog (British), flounder, galumph, lumber, lump, plod, pound, scuff, scuffle, shamble, shuffle, slog, slough, stamp, stomp, stumble, stump, tramp, tromp, trudge
    related: drag, flop, haul, blunder, careen, dodder, lurch, reel, stagger, sway, teeter, totter, waddle, weave, wobble
    opposite: breeze, coast, glide, slide, waltz, whisk
    near: drift, float, hang, hover, poise, waft

Barge (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in tanker, freighter

    similar: aircraft carrier, argosy, coaster, collier, containership, corvette, cruiser, cutter, destroyer, ferryboat, flagship, freighter, icebreaker, ironclad, lightship, liner, man-of-war, merchantman, merchant ship, motor ship, packet, steamer, steamship, superliner, supertanker, tanker, trader, tramp, transport, warship, watercraft, boat, keel, ship, vessel, bark, brig, brigantine, caravel, clipper, junk, ketch, sailboat, schooner, square-rigger, tall ship, windjammer, xebec, yacht

Related Entry: Barge (in) (verb)

Barge (in) is a different word from Barge. The synonyms below are for barge (in), not for barge.

  1. as in bother, horn in

    similar: bother, horn in, break in, chime in, chip in (chiefly British), cut in, interpose, interrupt, intrude, add, contribute, put in

  2. as in blow in, breeze (in)

    similar: blow in, breeze (in), burst (in or into), waltz (in), debark, disembark, check in, clock (in), pull in, touch down, fetch, hit, make, reach, appear, arrive, come, get in, get through, land, show up, turn up
    opposite: go, leave, check out, clock (out), flee, vamoose

  3. as in run in, drop in

    similar: call, come by, come over, drop by, drop in, pop (in), run (over), run in, step in, stop (by or in), visit, frequent, hang (at), haunt, resort (to), bop (into), happen (by), look up, see

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Barge

The most common words with a similar meaning to Barge:

British: flog
clump, flounder, galumph, lumber, lump, plod, pound, scuff, scuffle, shamble, shuffle, slog, slough, stamp, stomp, stumble, stump, tramp, tromp, trudge, aircraft carrier, argosy, coaster, collier, containership, corvette, cruiser, cutter, destroyer, ferryboat, flagship, freighter, icebreaker, ironclad, lightship, liner, man-of-war, merchantman, merchant ship, motor ship

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Barge

Words with the opposite meaning of Barge:

breeze, coast, glide, slide, waltz, whisk

Related Words for Barge

drag, flop, haul, blunder, careen, dodder, lurch, reel, stagger, sway, teeter, totter, waddle, weave, wobble

Near Antonyms of Barge

drift, float, hang, hover, poise, waft

Word Forms of Barge

Inflections: barged, barging

Origin & Etymology of Barge

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin barca

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Barge

barge in on

Frequently Asked Questions about Barge

What does "Barge" mean?

"Barge" means any of various boats. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: any of various boats. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Barge"?

Other words for "Barge" include clump, flog, flounder, galumph, lumber, lump, plod and pound. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Barge" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Barge"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Barge". Common alternatives include clump, flog, flounder, galumph, lumber, lump, plod, pound, scuff and scuffle.

What is the opposite of "Barge"?

Antonyms of "Barge" include breeze, coast, glide, slide, waltz and whisk. Near antonyms include drift, float, hang and hover.

How do you use "Barge" in a sentence?

Examples of "Barge" in a sentence: "the big man barged into the room".

Is "Barge" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Barge" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Barge"?

"Barge" is pronounced /ˈbärj/.

What is the origin of the word "Barge"?

"Barge" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin barca. First known use: 14th century.