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scow
A scow is characterized by its utilitarian, boxy design, prioritizing stability and volume over speed or elegance. It is typically associated with industrial waterfronts, dredging operations, and the transport of raw materials like sand, stone, or coal in coastal or riverine environments.
Because of its flat bottom, the vessel can enter extremely shallow waters where traditional keeled ships would run aground. This makes it a specialized tool for harbor maintenance and heavy-duty logistics rather than a general-purpose boat.
Meanings
Examples
The tugboat slowly pulled the heavy scow toward the pier.
A rusty scow sat abandoned in the shallow marshes.
Look at that old scow drifting near the shoreline.
The harbor was filled with scows carrying gravel for the new road.
I wonder if that scow can handle the current of the river.
They used a flat-bottomed scow to transport the stones across the bay.
The cargo was shifted, causing the scow to tilt dangerously.