Definition

A person who works on a barge, typically responsible for navigating or operating the vessel.

Example

The bargee skillfully maneuvered the barge through the narrow canal.

Conversation

I saw a bargee working on the river yesterday.

Really? What were they doing?

They were loading some cargo onto a boat.

That sounds interesting; I didn't know what a bargee actually does!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bargee → The word originates from the term 'barge' (from Middle English *barge*, meaning a flat-bottomed boat) combined with the suffix '-ee' (meaning a person who is). A bargee is a person who works on or operates a barge.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'barge' as a flat-bottomed boat and remember that a 'bargee' is a person who works on that boat.

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