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FLATBOAT
barge, flatboat, hoy, lighter
(noun) a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
flatboat (plural flatboats)
A boxy, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying livestock, freight, and people on rivers.
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Source: Wiktionary
Flat"boat`, n.
Definition: A boat with a flat bottom and square ends; -- used for the transportation of bulky freight, especially in shallow waters.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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