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towboat

tow·boat [ tṓ bt ] (plural tow·boats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. boat 
Same as  tugboat


2. U.S. barge-pushing boat: a powerful boat with a broad bow, designed for pushing barges on rivers or canals

[Early 19th century. <tow2]
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