noun, plural ferries. 1. a commercial service with terminals and boats for transporting persons, automobiles, etc., across a river or other comparatively small body of water. 2. a ferryboat.
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Debt ~ loan - a loan to pay off several outstanding loans presumably at a lower rate. This can be a wise move but it also is historically one of the targets of predatory lenders. mortgage loans. Collateral - something of value that is offered to secure the loan.