Associations to the word «Tugboat»
Verb
Wiktionary
TUGBOAT, noun. A small, powerful boat (a "tugship" in other languages) used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
Dictionary definition
TUGBOAT, noun. A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships.
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