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

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tugboat
noun
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

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tugboat

Tug\, n. 1. A pull with the utmost effort, as in the athletic contest called tug of war; a supreme effort.

At the tug he falls, Vast ruins come along, rent from the smoking walls. --Dryden.

2. A sort of vehicle, used for conveying timber and heavy articles. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.

3. (Naut.) A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat.

4. A trace, or drawing strap, of a harness.

5. (Mining.) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed.

Tug iron, an iron hook or button to which a tug or trace may be attached, as on the shaft of a wagon.

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