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tugboat
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ʁɨbuˈkɐðoɾ/re·bo·ca·dor
Definition
1A powerful, sturdy boat used to tow or push other vessels, barges, or platforms.
Usage examples
“The tugboat helped the cargo ship enter the harbour.”
“A fleet of tugboats assisted in the oil tanker rescue.”
Common combinations
harbour tugboatsea-going tugboatfleet of tugboatstugboat captain