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Meaning of TOWBOAT

Pronunciation:  'tow`bowt

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
 

TOWBOAT is a 7 letter word that starts with T.

 

 Synonyms: tower, tug, tugboat
 
 See Also: boat, helm

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tow"boat`\, n.
1. A vessel constructed for being towed, as a canal boat.

2. A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.

 

 

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