hoy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
    lighter; barge; flatboat.

WordNet

Hoy noun
Etymology
D. heu, or Flem. hui.
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods from place to place, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.
    The hoy went to London every week. Cowper.
Hoy interjection
Etymology
D. hui. Cf. Ahoy.
Definitions
  1. Ho! Halloe! Stop!

Webster 1913