barge master (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /bɑːrdʒ ˈmɑːstər/
Definition
A person in charge of a barge, responsible for its navigation, cargo, and crew. They oversee the loading and unloading of goods, ensure safety and efficiency, and make decisions regarding the vessel's operation.
Examples
The barge master had years of experience working on the river and knew every bend and turn.
As the barge master, she was responsible for the safety of her crew and the cargo they transported.
The company hired a new barge master to oversee their fleet of cargo ships.
How to Use barge master
- barge master of a ship (noun phrase)
- the person in charge of a specific ship — "The barge master of the ship was responsible for its safe passage."
- barge master's license (noun phrase)
- a certification or license required to work as a barge master — "She had to obtain a barge master's license before she could start working on the river."
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