dumb barge

noun

A barge without mast, sails, or mechanical propulsion, whether propelled by oars and poles, by the tide, or in tow of a tug.

Meanings

noundumb barge (plural dumb barges)

plural dumb barges

  1. nauticalA barge without mast, sails, or mechanical propulsion, whether propelled by oars and poles, by the tide, or in tow of a tug.
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