A tugboat is a type of vessel that helps move other vessels by either pushing or pulling them by direct contact or a tow line.

Tugboat or tugboat. A strongly built powerful boat used for towing and pushing. American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language Fifth. In 1736 Jonathan Hulls of Gloucestershire Eng patented a boat to be powered by a Newcomen steam engine to move large vessels in and out of harbours.

A small powerful boat designed for towing or pushing larger vessels. They are also used to tow barges disabled ships or other equipment like towboats. Tugboat definition a small powerful boat for towing or pushing ships barges etc.

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Tugs or tugboats are used to manoeuvre vessels which are unable to move on their own due to being in a narrow canal or a crowded harbour. Tugboat synonyms tugboat pronunciation tugboat translation English dictionary definition of tugboat. Is the debut solo album by former Minutemen and fIREHOSE bassist songwriter and vocalist Mike Watt.

Tugs are also used to move disabled boats log rafts or oil platforms. Called also towboat. It was recorded in 1994 and came at a personal and professional career crossroads for Watt.

A boat with a powerful engine which can change direction easily and is used to pull large ships. Ad Find the job you want. Also called towboat.