Scow (noun)

1. A flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used for carrying cargo or for transportation.
2. An old or dilapidated boat.

Origin:

Derived from 'scow', originally meaning a flat-bottomed boat used for hauling goods.

Examples:

1. The scow was a common sight on the river, transporting goods from one place to another.
2. I remembered when the scow was the only way to get goods across the river.
3. The scow was loaded with crates of apples, ready to be taken downriver to the market.
4. The scow was an important part of the local economy, transporting goods and people up and down the river.
5. The old scow was barely afloat, its sides held together with patchwork and its deck sagging.