ferries

Meanings

• noun

  Vessels used to transport people or goods across a body of water.

  - "The ferry departs every hour."
  - "We took the ferry to the island."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ferries
cherries , terries , perries

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Variants

List of all variants of ferries that leads to same result
ferries , ferry , ferried , ferrying

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'fjárar' meaning 'to carry across'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest ferry route is between Norway and Sweden, with a distance of approximately 630 miles.

2. The first ferry service in the United States began in 1632 between Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island.

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Related Concepts

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1. water transport: Ferries are a type of water transport that operates on bodies of water.

2. maritime transport: Ferries are a part of maritime transport, which involves the transportation of goods and people by water.

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Culture

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Ferries have played an essential role in history, particularly in coastal communities and archipelagos, allowing for trade, travel, and the establishment of settlements.

How to Memorize "ferries"

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   - Imagine a large boat transporting vehicles and people across a body of water.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'Ferry' as 'Floating Express Route for Yachts and Everyday'.

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