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