Ferry (noun)

1. A boat or other vessel for conveying passengers, freight, or vehicles across a body of water, typically at regular intervals.
2. The act of conveying people or goods across a body of water by boat.

Origin:

From middle english ferr(i)en, from old english fēr(i)ian ("to carry, convey"), from proto-germanic *ferōną ("to carry"), from proto-indo-european *bʰer- ("to carry").

Examples:

1. He took the ferry across the bay.
2. The ferry service runs regularly between the two cities.
3. The ferry was full of commuters heading to work.
4. The ferry ride was a beautiful experience.
5. The ferry was used to transport goods across the river.