bargepusher

noun
UK /ˈbɑːdʒˌpʊʃə/
US /ˈbɑːrdʒˌpʊʃər/

A bargepusher is a small boat that pushes big boats called barges.

The bargepusher slowly guided the heavy barge down the river.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person whose job is to push barges along a canal or river.

The old bargepusher knew every bend of the canal by heart.

3. A strong machine or vehicle used to shove heavy loads into place.

They used a bargepusher to move the crates across the dock.

4. Someone who rudely shoves their way through a crowd.

That bargepusher nearly knocked over the little girl at the fair.