garvey
n. countablen. a type of small, flat boat used for work in shallow water. It has a square front and back, making it very stable for fishing or moving heavy things.
n. a flat-bottomed, square-bowed workboat used primarily in shallow coastal waters. Typically constructed from wood or fiberglass, it is valued for its stability and shallow draft in estuarine environments.
The fisherman used his garvey to reach the shallow oyster beds.
Because the bay was so shallow, the researchers used a garvey to transport their equipment to the marshy islands.
The traditional garvey remains a staple of the Jersey Shore, where its rugged, flat-bottomed design allows baymen to navigate the treacherous shoals and tidal flats with ease.
Primarily a regional nautical term used in the Mid-Atlantic United States.