■ noun
1》 a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers.
↘a long ornamental boat used for pleasure or on ceremonial occasions.
2》 a boat used by the chief officers of a warship.
■ verb
1》 move forcefully or roughly.
↘( ~ in ) intrude or interrupt rudely or awkwardly.
2》 convey by ~.
Origin
ME: from OFr., perh. based on Gk baris 'Egyptian boat'.