der Ewer
Translation
ewer, flat-bottomed boat, barge
Examples
Ein alter Ewer lag im Hafen.
An old ewer was lying in the harbor.
Der Ewer transportierte Waren auf dem Fluss.
The ewer transported goods on the river.
Grammar Patterns
the ewer (as subject) An ewer is a flat-bottomed boat.
the ewer (as accusative object) You can see the ewer in the harbor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barge, lighter, flat-bottomed boat; Antonyms: deep-sea vessel
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'ēwer', a type of single-masted cargo sailing vessel.
Memory Tips
'Ewer' sounds a bit like 'river'. It's a type of boat often used on rivers and coastal waters.