hopper barge

hop·per barge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hop-er bahrj]
- /ˈhɒp ər bɑrdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hop-er bahrj]
- /ˈhɒp ər bɑrdʒ/

Definition of hopper barge words

noun hopper barge a barge for disposing of garbage, dredged material, etc., having hoppers in the bottom through which such cargo can be dumped. 1

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Origin of hopper barge

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Hopper barge

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hopper barge popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hopper barge usage trend in Literature

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