The term "dumb barge" refers to a type of barge that has no means of propulsion or power of its own and must be towed or pushed by another vessel. The term "dumb" in this context signifies the lack of a propulsion system. It is used mostly in maritime contexts and less frequently in everyday conversation, making it more common in written technical descriptions or discussions rather than in oral speech.
Капитан решил отбуксировать немой баркас в порт, где его можно будет отремонтировать.
During the storm, we spotted a dumb barge drifting aimlessly in the bay.
Во время шторма мы увидели немой баркас, который безвольной дрейфовал в заливе.
The navigation team estimated that it would take a day to safely move the dumb barge to shallower waters.
While "dumb barge" itself is not widely used in idiomatic expressions, similar nautical terms and expressions do exist. However, here are a few nautical idioms that may be relevant:
Мы все в одной лодке, когда речь идет о задержке этого проекта.
To rock the boat: to disturb the status quo.
Его комментарии на встрече действительно могут пошатнуть лодку в команде.
To steer a course: to set out a plan or direction.
The word "dumb" in this context comes from the Old Norse word "dumr," which means "silent" or "mute." In maritime terms, "dumb" has historically been used to describe vessels that are non-powered or lack any means of self-direction. The word "barge" comes from the Latin "bargia," referring to a flat-bottomed boat.
Tow barge
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