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 sides of the water. [Cases: Ferries 3.]
4. The right, usu. exclusive, given by government franchise, to carry persons or property across water for a fee.
— Also termed ferry franchise. [Cases: Ferries 9.]
ferry, vb. To carry persons or property, usu. across water, for a fee.
