tugboat

tug·boat

a small, sturdy, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships, barges, etc., as in a harbor

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noun

A small powerful boat designed for towing or pushing larger vessels. Also called towboat .

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Noun

(plural tugboats)

A small, powerful boat (a "tugship" in other languages) used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

Origin

From tug +"Ž boat.

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