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(Q16518)(watercraft) A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

A richly decorated ceremonial state vessel propelled by rowers for river processions.

A large flat-bottomed coastal trading vessel having a large spritsail and jib-headed topsail, a fore staysail and a very small mizen, and having leeboards instead of a keel.

One of the boats of a warship having fourteen oars

The wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table.

(US) A double-decked passenger or freight vessel, towed by a steamboat.

(historical) A large bus used for excursions.

To intrude or break through, particularly in an unwelcome or clumsy manner.

To push someone.