Definition of scow Scow

/skawˈ/ - [skaw] - scow

We found 9 definitions of scow from 6 different sources.

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What does scow mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: scows

scow - a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold
scow - any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • scow (Noun)
    A large flat-bottomed boat, having broad, square ends.
  • scow (Verb)
    To transport in a scow.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • scow (n.)
    A large flat-bottomed boat, having broad, square ends.
  • scow (v. t.)
    To transport in a scow.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • scow
    skow, n. a flat-bottomed boat: a ferry-boat. [Dut. schouw.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • scow
    A large flat-bottomed boat, used either as a lighter, or for ferrying.

Part of speech

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  • scow, verb, present, 1st person singular of scow (infinitive).
  • scow, verb (infinitive).
  • scow, noun, singular of scows.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

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