ferry, n. 1. A boat or vessel used to carry persons or property across water, usu. with fixed terminals and short distances. [Cases: Ferries 2.] 2. The commercial transportation of persons or property across water. [Cases: Ferries 2.] 3. The place where a ferry passes across water, including the continuation of the highway on both […]
ferry n. (1)渡运 (2)渡口；渡船 (3)渡运业 属法律上的特许，与土地的所有权或占有无关，由法律规定或经有关部门批准才能经营的业务。即将旅客、行李、车辆、货物等运过河流、湖泊、海湾等水面，并收取一定费用。渡运业主必须提供合理服务，收取合理费用，设置安全渡口，并对所运货物承担责任。渡运业主可以禁止他人在附近地区经营同一业务，但不能限制他人建立桥梁。
feria (feer-ee-[schwa]), n. [Law Latin] Hist. 1. A weekday. 2. A holiday. 3. See ferial day under DAY. 4. A fair. 5. A ferry.
ferriage (fer-ee-ij). Hist. The toll or fare paid for the transportation of persons or property on a ferry. [Cases: Ferries 31.]