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tow⋅boat

  [toh-boht]
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–noun
1. a diesel-powered or steam-powered boat used esp. on inland waterways to push groups of barges lashed to it in front or on one side or both.
2. tugboat.
Origin:
1805–15; tow 1 + boat
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tug⋅boat

  [tuhg-boht]
–noun
a small, powerful boat for towing or pushing ships, barges, etc.
Also called towboat, tug.

Origin:
1820–30, Americanism; tug + boat
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tow·boat   (tō'bōt')   
n.  

  1. See tugboat.

  2. A powerful, shallow-draft boat with a broad bow, intended to push barges on rivers and canals.

tug·boat   (tŭg'bōt')   
n.  A small powerful boat designed for towing or pushing larger vessels. Also called towboat.
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