/skow/ , n.
1. any of various vessels having a flat-bottomed rectangular hull with sloping ends, built in various sizes with or without means of propulsion, as barges, punts, rowboats, or sailboats.
2. Eastern U.S. a barge carrying bulk material in an open hold.
3. an old or clumsy boat; hulk; tub.
v.t.
4. to transport by scow.
[ 1660-70, Amer.; schouw ferryboat ]