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TOWBOATS Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word towboats. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word towboats. (close relations)
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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

tugboat
nounn
noun

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

Best Hypernyms For TOWBOATS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for towboats, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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boat craft ship transportation vessel watercraft

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