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Meanings of barge in English

Russian
самоходная баржа
Portuguese
chata
Spanish
gabarra
Catalan
gavarra
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Flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river, canal transport of heavy goods, usually pushed by tugboats.

Related terms
самоходная баржа
Portuguese
bateira
Catalan
pastera
Spanish
gabarra

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

bateira
Spanish
irrumpir

Push one's way.

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irrumpir
Synonyms
Examples for "thrust ahead"
Examples for "thrust ahead"
1
We had to thrust ahead again.
The Irish Times
2
We thrust ahead of the others and swarmed down the ladder... heaping, swearing, horse-playing, the cattlemen filled the launch from stern to bow.
Tramping on Life / An Autobiographical Narrative
1
At least that allowed the home full-backs to push forward and attack.
The Guardian
2
Forced to push forward, United finally threatened for almost the first time.
Reuters
3
He also promised to boost social programs and push forward pension payments.
The Guardian
4
The historic series will see men's netball receive a significant push forward.
Radio NZ
5
I'm just looking to push forward and push into the first team.
The South African
Usage of barge in English
1
I sat in the stern of the barge to tend the drag-rope.
Field and Forest; Or, The Fortunes of a Farmer
2
Luckily, we can use your badge to barge around and ask questions.
Dearly Devoted Dexter
3
Everybody in Plymouth would know this barge, and its purpose here today.
Man of War
4
The blockages have cost barge companies and other shippers millions of dollars.
Reuters
5
On the 4th I got a passage in the barge to H.M.C.S.
Journal of Landsborough's Expedition from Carpentaria / In searc...
6
The barge was the only vessel of levium that existed in England.
The Second Deluge
7
The barge was brought-to; and here you see Charley and his protector.
The Channings: A Story
8
Fred and I shared the cup, and the barge-master took the saucer.
A Great Emergency and Other Tales
9
He was on a barge on the sea under a bright sky.
The black prism
10
Cavendish says to him, 'They haven't seized my lord cardinal's barge yet.
Wolf hall
11
The rope became taut again and the men shrieked from the barge.
Kari the Elephant
12
The barge stops beside the Flag-ship, and the Admiral descends into it.
The War on All Fronts: England's Effort / Letters to an American...
13
Ireland's newest aqueduct was the centre of attention for barge enthusiasts yesterday.
The Irish Times
14
A distant barge in the direction of Battersea wailed and was still.
The Little Warrior
15
As soon as it lay-to the King came alongside in his barge.
Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1
16
They were sitting on the rail at the bow of the barge.
Three Soldiers
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United Kingdom
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Common
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