English Explanatory Dictionary

laybarge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪˌbɑːrdʒ/

Word forms

laybarge laybarges

Etymology

From lay + barge.

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