noun

a boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service.

passenger boat,passenger ship,ferry boat,packet boat,packet,shuttle,car ferry,train ferry,drive-on ferry,roll-on/roll-off ferry,ship,boat,vessel,pont,traghetto

verb

convey in a ferry or other ship or boat, especially across a short stretch of water.

transport,convey,carry,bear,ship,run,chauffeur,take,bring,shuttle,go back and forth,come and go