TOWBOAT Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word towboat. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TOWBOAT
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| tugboat | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships | ||||||||
| barge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) verb • push one's way • transport by barge on a body of water | ||||||||
| boat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small vessel for travel on water • a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce verb • ride in a boat on water | ||||||||
| vessel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tube in which a body fluid circulates • a craft designed for water transportation • an object used as a container (especially for liquids) | ||||||||
| tower | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower verb • appear very large or occupy a commanding position | ||||||||
| tug | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden abrupt pull • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships verb • pull hard • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • tow (a vessel) with a tug • carry with difficulty • move by pulling hard • pull or strain hard at • struggle in opposition | ||||||||
