ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Towboat

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈtoʊˌboʊt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Towboat is a noun meaning (nautical) A tugboat.

Meaning

(nautical) A tugboat.

More Meanings

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

Word Forms

Synonyms for towboat

Depending on context, synonyms include tug, tugboat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tugboat, tug, tug boat, towfish, track-boat, trow.

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