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scow vs barge

barge vs scow

scow and barge both are nouns.

scow is not a verb while barge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scow Yes No No No
barge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, barge is a hypernym of scow; that is, barge is a word with a broader meaning than scow:
  • scow: a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold
  • barge: a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
Other hypernyms of scow include flatboat, hoy, lighter.
scow (noun) barge (noun)
a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
scow (verb) barge (verb)
push one's way
transport by barge on a body of water
Difference between scow and barge

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