bargee

/ˈbærɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who ferries passengers or goods across a river or other body of water, typically using a small boat.

“The barges were crewed by bargemen and a few barges were also crewed by barges.”

2. verb

to ferry (passengers or goods) across a river or other body of water, typically using a small boat.

“The barges were barged across the river to the other side.”

Synonyms

  • bargeman
  • bargesman
  • ferryman

Antonyms

  • landlubber