1. Plural of barca; small boats or barges, especially flat-bottomed vessels used for transport or fishing.
Usage: Primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese contexts; less common in English.; Often refers to traditional or historical small watercraft.

Examples

• The fishermen launched their barcas into the river at dawn.
• Several barcas were moored along the dock.
• Traditional barcas are still used in some Mediterranean ports.
• The merchant loaded cargo onto the barcas for transport downstream.