ferry
Translation
ferry, ferry boat, (verb) to transport
Examples
We took the ferry to the island.
We took the ferry to the island.
A bus ferries passengers to the airport.
A bus ferries passengers to the airport.
Grammar Patterns
(noun) a/the ferry ((to a place)) a boat that transports people/vehicles - We took the ferry to the island.
(verb) ((sb./sth.)) ((somewhere)) to transport sb/sth regularly - A bus ferries passengers to the airport.
Similar Words
Noun synonyms: boat, ship, vessel; Verb synonyms: transport, convey, carry.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'ferja', meaning 'to carry, convey'. It's related to the word 'fare' (as in travel fee).
Memory Tips
A ferry (the noun) is a boat that ferries (the verb) people and cars across water. The two meanings are directly connected.