I. ˈbärj noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin barca
Date: 14th century
: any of various boats: as
a. : a roomy usually flat-bottomed boat used chiefly for the transport of goods on inland waterways and usually propelled by towing
b. : a large motorboat supplied to the flag officer of a flagship
c. : a roomy pleasure boat ; especially : a boat of state elegantly furnished and decorated
II. verb
( barged ; barg·ing )
Date: 1649
transitive verb
: to carry by barge
intransitive verb
1. : to move ponderously or clumsily
2. : to thrust oneself heedlessly or unceremoniously
barged into the meeting