WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
hop′per barge′,
- Nautical, Naval Termsa barge for disposing of garbage, dredged material, etc., having hoppers in the bottom through which such cargo can be dumped. Also called dump scow.
- 1890–95
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