What does SCOWS mean?

Scows

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A flat-bottomed boat with sloping ends, used for transporting goods on rivers and canals.

3. Pronunciations: US: /skaʊz/, UK: /skaʊz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "scow" originated in North America in the early 19th century and was used to describe a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods on rivers and canals. The word has since been adopted in other English-speaking countries and continues to be used in the same context.

5. Synonyms: Barge, flatboat, lighter, punt.

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