hoy n 1: a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) [syn: {barge}, {flatboat}, {hoy}, {lighter}]
Hoy \Hoy\, n. [D. heu, or Flem. hui.] (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. [1913 Webster] The hoy went to London every week. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
Hoy \Hoy\, interj. [D. hui. Cf. {Ahoy}.] Ho! Halloe! Stop! [1913 Webster]