towboat en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtoʊˌboʊt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From tow + boat.
Meanings
- A tugboat.
- A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
- A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.
- A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| towboats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
bg влекач (boat designed to push barges) · es remolcador (boat designed to push barges) · fi puskualus (boat designed to push barges) · fr pousseur (boat designed to push barges)