1. (v. t.) To carry or transport over a river, strait, or other narrow water, in a boat.

2. (v. i.) To pass over water in a boat or by a ferry.

3. (n.) A place where persons or things are carried across a river, arm of the sea, etc., in a ferryboat.

4. (n.) A vessel in which passengers and goods are conveyed over narrow waters; a ferryboat; a wherry.

5. (n.) A franchise or right to maintain a vessel for carrying passengers and freight across a river, bay, etc., charging tolls.

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