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pushboat

/ˈpʊʃbəʊt/

/ˈpʊʃboʊt/

Translations

pushboatnoun

pushboats

/ˈpʊʃbəʊt/

/ˈpʊʃboʊt/

The pushboat guided the barge through the narrow canal.

Буксир-толкач провел баржу через узкий канал.

Additional translations

толкающий буксир

плавучий толкач

Synonyms

barge tug

pushboatadjective

/ˈpʊʃˌbəʊt/

/ˈpʊʃˌboʊt/

Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to or characteristic of pushboats (e.g., pushboat operator).

pushboatnoun

A powerful, flat-bowed boat designed to push barges or other vessels, especially on inland waterways.

The pushboat maneuvered the barge through the narrow canal with ease.

pushboatadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a pushboat or pushboats.

The company offers specialized pushboat services along the river.