Definition

Noun: * Barge: A flat-bottomed boat used for transporting heavy goods, especially on rivers and canals. It is often towed or pushed by another vessel.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hàng hóa được vận chuyển bằng xà lan trên sông. (Goods are transported by barge on the river.)
  • Chiếc xà lan chở đầy cát đang được tàu kéo. (The barge full of sand is being towed by a tugboat.)
  • Công ty thuê một đội xà lan để vận chuyển container. (The company hired a fleet of barges to transport containers.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "xà lan" is used specifically for cargo-carrying vessels and is not used for passenger boats or recreational craft. It emphasizes the function of transporting bulk materials.

Variants and Related Words

• Sà lan: This is a common variant spelling of "xà lan". The two forms are used interchangeably.
• Xà lan tự hành (Self-propelled barge): A barge equipped with its own engine.
• Xà lan rơ-moóc (Barge train): A convoy of barges linked together.

Synonyms

• Barque (a sailing ship, but historically also used for barges in some contexts).
• Lighter (a type of barge, often used for transferring cargo to and from ships).

Related Phrases

• Vận tải bằng xà lan (Barge transport): Refers to the industry or method of using barges for logistics.
• Cầu tàu xà lan (Barge dock): A dock or wharf designed for loading and unloading barges.

noun

1. barge