What is another word for scows?

Pronunciation: [skˈa͡ʊz] (IPA)

Scows are flat-bottomed boats that are commonly used for transporting cargo. They are often used to transport heavy loads like gravel, sand, and other construction materials. Synonyms for scows include barges, flatboats, and pontoons. Barges are large, flat-bottomed vessels that can be used for transportation of materials on rivers, canals, or other waterways. Flatboats are flat-bottomed boats that are traditionally used for river transportation and fishing. Pontoons are floatation devices that are often attached to other structures like bridges or docks to provide additional support and stability. Whether it's for construction purposes or transportation of goods, scows and their synonyms have played an important role in waterborne commerce for centuries.

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Usage examples for Scows

There is an air of business and life about the place, and there will be, so far as I can see, even though means should be found of ending the present practice of all large ships going to sea from Portland being towed to Astoria, and followed by scows and barges, there to complete their loading for their outward voyage.
"Two Years in Oregon"
Wallis Nash
In the shipment or discharge of freight, it constantly ran the risk of being ruined by salt water, the service being necessarily performed by means of scows or lighters.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
I can remember whole cross sections of his talk yet: "Faster, faster, you scows.
"At Good Old Siwash"
George Fitch

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