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towboat in French

towboat in French is pousseur — towboat means a squat powerful boat designed to push barges.

towboat in French

pousseur

noun

(nautical) A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.

What does "towboat" mean?

noun A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
noun A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.
noun A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "towboat" in French?

"towboat" in French is pousseur. towboat means: A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.

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