ferry
noun B2
Plain meaning
a boat or service that carries people or vehicles across water
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a boat or service that carries people or vehicles across water in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed ferry during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that take a ferry can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
take a ferryferry serviceferry crossing
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “take a ferry”.