towboat

English

Etymology

From tow +‎ boat.

Pronunciation

Noun

towboat (plural towboats)

  1. (nautical) A tugboat.
  2. (nautical) A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
  3. A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.
  4. A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.

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