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tugboat

/ˈtʌɡbəʊt/

/ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboatnoun

tugboats

/ˈtʌɡbəʊt/

/ˈtʌɡboʊt/

Translations

The tugboat helped guide the large ship into the harbor.

Буксир помог направить большое судно в гавань.

Additional translations

Definitions

A small, powerful boat designed for towing or pushing larger vessels, especially in harbors.

The tugboat guided the massive cargo ship safely into the harbor.

Synonyms

towing vessel

pilot boat

tugboatadjective

/ˈtʌɡbəʊt/

/ˈtʌɡboʊt/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., 'tugboat captain', 'tugboat engine'.

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or used by tugboats.

The tugboat engine needed an overhaul before the next assignment.