ferrying
The word “ferrying” has 3 syllables: fer-ry-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈfɛr.i.ɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for ferrying?
In the thesaurus, “ferrying” has 33 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for ferrying along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ferrying
- bearing
- boating
- bringing
- canoeing
- carrying
- carting
- coasting
- conveying
- cruising
- delivering
- fetching
- forwarding
- handing over
- hauling
- kayaking
- lugging
- making sail
- moving
- navigating
- packing
- removing
- sailing
- sending
- shifting
- shipping
- taking
- taking ship
- toting
- transferring
- transmitting
- transporting
- voyaging
- yachting
Meanings of ferrying
- verb
- To carry; transport; convey.
- To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.
- To carry or transport over a contracted body of water, as a river or strait, in a boat or other floating conveyance plying between opposite shores.
- To pass over water in a boat or by ferry.
- noun
- The act by which something is ferried.
Example Sentences
- The helicopter was ferrying supplies to the remote village.
- He spent the afternoon ferrying guests to and from the wedding venue.
- The boat was ferrying tourists across the lake every half hour.
- Trucks were ferrying goods from the port to the warehouse.
- Volunteers were ferrying medical equipment to the affected areas.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms or another words to ferrying, such as: bearing, boating, bringing, canoeing, carrying, carting, coasting.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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