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laybarge

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈleɪˌbɑːrdʒ/

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noun

Meaning 1

A specialized barge equipped for laying subsea pipelines, typically used in offshore oil and gas operations. Laybarges are outfitted with welding stations, tensioners, stingers, and other equipment necessary for assembling and installing pipelines on the seabed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Etymology

From lay + barge.