Associations to the word «Ferry»

Pictures for the word «Ferry»

Wiktionary

FERRY, noun. A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
FERRY, noun. A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.
FERRY, noun. The legal right or franchise that entitles a corporate body or an individual to operate such a service.
FERRY, verb. (transitive) To carry; transport; convey.
FERRY, verb. (transitive) To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.
FERRY, verb. (transitive) To carry or transport over a contracted body of water, as a river or strait, in a boat or other floating conveyance plying between opposite shores.
FERRY, verb. (intransitive) To pass over water in a boat or by ferry.
FERRY BOAT, noun. Alternative form of ferryboat
FERRY BOATS, noun. Plural of ferry boat

Dictionary definition

FERRY, noun. A boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule.
FERRY, noun. Transport by boat or aircraft.
FERRY, verb. Transport from one place to another.
FERRY, verb. Transport by ferry.
FERRY, verb. Travel by ferry.

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