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Ferry Definition & Meaning

ferry
noun
  1. a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
  2. transport by boat or aircraft
verb
  1. transport from one place to another
  2. transport by ferry
  3. travel by ferry

"Ferry" in song lyrics

See how ferry is used in real songs:

  • "A hundred wolves on the Staten Island Ferry"
    9th Prince — 9th Chamber
  • "The body, and throw it off the Staten Island Ferry"
    Deadly Venoms — Word Life
  • "Your team'll get buried, don't cross the stream on that Ferry"
    Dom Pachino f/ C-Tera, P.C., Squigg Trust, T.M.F. — Gunz N Butter

Usage tips for "ferry"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ferry" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ferry to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ferry mean?
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule transport by boat or aircraft transport from one place to another transport by ferry travel by ferry
What part of speech is ferry?
Ferry is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does ferry have?
Ferry has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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