(~s, barging, ~d)
1.
A ~ is a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom. Barges are used for carrying heavy loads, especially on canals.
Carrying goods by train costs nearly three times more than carrying them by ~.
N-COUNT: also by N
2.
If you ~ into a place or ~ through it, you rush or push into it in a rough and rude way. (INFORMAL)
Students tried to ~ into the secretariat buildings...
VERB: V into/through n
3.
If you ~ into someone or ~ past them, you bump against them roughly and rudely. (INFORMAL)
He ~d past her and sprang at Gillian, knocking her to the floor.
VERB: V into/past n