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Wordabulary

ferry

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A boat that regularly carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water.

"We took the ferry across the channel instead of flying."

Usage notes

"Ferry" can also be a verb meaning to transport people or things regularly between two places.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "We took the _____ across the channel instead of flying."

Answer: ferry

In your own words, what does "ferry" mean?

A boat that regularly carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water.

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