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tugboat
noun tug·boat \ˈtəg-ˌbōt\
: a small, powerful boat that is used for pulling and pushing ships especially into harbors or up rivers
Full Definition of TUGBOAT
: a strongly built powerful boat used for towing and pushing —called also towboat
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First Known Use of TUGBOAT
1830
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TUGBOAT Defined for Kids
tugboat
noun tug·boat \ˈtəg-ˌbōt\
Definition of TUGBOAT for Kids
: a small powerful boat used for towing ships
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