HyperDic: hoy

English > 1 sense of the word hoy:
NOUNartifacthoy, barge, flatboat, lightera flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
hoy > pronunciation
Soundshhoy'
English > hoy: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals).
Synonymsbarge, flatboat, lighter
NarrowerdredgerA barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging
houseboatA barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
pontoon(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge
scowA barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold
wherry, Norfolk wherrySailing barge used especially in East Anglia
BroaderboatA small vessel for travel on water
Spanishbarca, barcaza, bombo, gabarra, hoy, lanchón, panga
Catalanbarcassa, pastera

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