'Barge' definitions:

Definition of 'barge'

From: WordNet
noun
A flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) [syn: barge, flatboat, hoy, lighter]
verb
Push one's way; "she barged into the meeting room" [syn: barge, thrust ahead, push forward]
verb
Transport by barge on a body of water

Definition of 'Barge'

From: GCIDE
  • Barge \Barge\, n. [OF. barge, F. berge, fr. LL. barca, for barica (not found), prob. fr. L. baris an Egyptian rowboat, fr. Gr. ?, prob. fr. Egyptian: cf. Coptic bari a boat. Cf. Bark a vessel.]
  • 1. A pleasure boat; a vessel or boat of state, elegantly furnished and decorated. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A large, roomy boat for the conveyance of passengers or goods; as, a ship's barge; a charcoal barge. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A large boat used by flag officers. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat. [U.S.] [1913 Webster]
  • 5. A large omnibus used for excursions. [Local, U.S.] [1913 Webster]