Scow (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Hoy
• Flatboat
• Lighter

Meaning ²

Any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The scow was used to transport goods across the lake.
• A scow is a type of boat that is well-suited for navigating shallow waters.
• The old scow had been converted into a floating home.
• The crew loaded the scow with cargo and set off down the river.
• The scow's flat bottom made it ideal for hauling heavy equipment across the marsh.