hoy

/hɔɪ/

/hɔɪ/

Other forms: hoys

Definitions of hoy

1. noun

   a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
   synonyms: barge, flatboat, lighter

   types:

   dredger

   a barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging

   houseboat

   a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling

   pontoon

   (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

   scow

   a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold

   Norfolk wherry, wherry

   sailing barge used especially in East Anglia

   type of:

   boat

   a small vessel for travel on water