A boat or ship that is used to carry people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially as a regular service. noun
We took the ferry across the river to reach the island.
The ferry departs every hour from the dock.
To transport people, vehicles, or goods by boat across a body of water. verb
The company ferries passengers between the mainland and the island.
They ferried supplies to the remote village during the flood.
To transport someone or something from one place to another, especially repeatedly or regularly. verb
She ferried the children to school every morning.
The bus service ferries workers from the city to the industrial park.