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Ferry

Boat or ship for transporting passengers and vehicles.

ferry boat

A ferry is a boat or ship primarily used to transport passengers and vehicles across bodies of water. Unlike cruise ships, ferries typically travel shorter distances and offer more utilitarian transportation services.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɛri/

Etymology

From Old French feri, from Latin ferrus (iron), referring to a metal chain used in some early ferries.

Explain Like I’m 5

A ferry is like a big boat that takes cars, buses, and people across water, kind of like a floating bridge.

Fun Facts

The oldest ferry service still in operation is the Dover-Calais route, dating back to 1420
Some ferries are large enough to carry over 300 cars and hundreds of passengers
Ferries have been used for transportation for thousands of years

FAQ

What is a ferry? A boat or ship for transporting passengers and vehicles
How do ferries work? They use engines to travel across bodies of water
Where are ferries used? Commonly used on rivers, lakes, and short sea routes

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

water bus shuttle boat

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

ship boat vessel

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

catamaran ferry hoverferry car ferry

Meronyms — Parts or Components

deck cabin engine

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

transportation system waterway

Indexes

nautical transportation

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