Tugboat
noun
A tugboat is a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing larger ships.
The tugboat helped guide the cargo ship safely into the harbor.
Usage tips
Neutral
dock tugboat, harbor tugboat, ocean-going tugboat
noun
A tugboat is a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing larger ships.
The tugboat helped guide the cargo ship safely into the harbor.
Usage tips
Neutral
dock tugboat, harbor tugboat, ocean-going tugboat
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Importance
Tugboats are essential in maritime navigation and operations.
Tugboats are often used in busy ports and congested waterways.
Pro Tip 2/3Assistance Role
They assist larger vessels in maneuvering.
A tugboat can help a large ship change direction in a narrow channel.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Mechanism
Tugboats provide a safety net for larger vessels during docking.
The tugboat stayed close to the ship during the storm.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Importance
Tugboats are essential in maritime navigation and operations.
Tugboats are often used in busy ports and congested waterways.
Pro Tip 2/3Assistance Role
They assist larger vessels in maneuvering.
A tugboat can help a large ship change direction in a narrow channel.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Mechanism
Tugboats provide a safety net for larger vessels during docking.
The tugboat stayed close to the ship during the storm.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Importance
Tugboats are essential in maritime navigation and operations.
Tugboats are often used in busy ports and congested waterways.
Pro Tip 2/3Assistance Role
They assist larger vessels in maneuvering.
A tugboat can help a large ship change direction in a narrow channel.
Pro Tip 3/3Safety Mechanism
Tugboats provide a safety net for larger vessels during docking.
The tugboat stayed close to the ship during the storm.
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