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tugboats

 

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Noun tugboat has 1 sense
  1. tugboat, tug, towboat, tower - a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
    --1 is a kind of boat
    --1 has parts: helm

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Tugboats

Noun: Tugboats, also known as tugs, are small and powerful boats specifically designed for assisting larger vessels in maneuvering harbors, canals, and ports.

Example Sentence: The tugboats skillfully guided the massive cargo ship into the busy port.


Adjective: Tugboats, being small yet powerful, play a vital role in maritime operations.

Example Sentence: The tugboat captain expertly maneuvered the vessel in tight spaces.


Plural Noun: Tugboats are essential assets in the maritime industry as they aid in safely moving larger ships.

Example Sentence: The busy harbor had multiple tugboats readily available for any ship that required assistance.


Verb: Tugboats are responsible for carefully pulling or pushing vessels to ensure their safe navigation.

Example Sentence: The tugboats patiently tugged the ship away from the dock.


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