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scow ferry Hist. 
a scow serving as a ferry across a river, a use to which scows were frequently put.
- 1830 [The usual mode of the country is here pursued, the ferry-boat being a large punt or "scow," with the raised sides to prevent horses from stepping into the water.]
- 1896 Earlier the road from Burrit's Rapids to Kemptville had been opened and a scow ferry at the latter was available for crossing.
- 1830 [The usual mode of the country is here pursued, the ferry-boat being a large punt or "scow," with the raised sides to prevent horses from stepping into the water.]