barcassa

Catalan

Etymology

barca +‎ -às

Pronunciation

(Balearic) IPA^(key): /bəɾˈka.sə/

(Central) IPA^(key): /bərˈka.sə/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /baɾˈka.sa/

Noun

barcassa f (plural barcasses)

A flat-bottomed boat with no masts used to carry passengers or loads; a barge, lighter, punt, etc.
Synonym: gavarra

Further reading

“barcassa” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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