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tugboat in German

tugboat in German is Schlepper, Schleppschiff, Schleppboot — tugboat means a small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.

tugboat in German

Schlepper
noun
(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
Schleppschiff
noun
(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
Schleppboot
noun
(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
Schleppdampfer
noun
(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

What does "tugboat" mean?

  1. noun A small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.
    "A tugboat nudged the cargo ship gently against the dock."
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tugboat in a sentence

  • A tugboat nudged the cargo ship gently against the dock.

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What is "tugboat" in German?

"tugboat" in German is Schlepper, Schleppschiff, Schleppboot. tugboat means: A small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.

How do you use "tugboat" in a sentence?

Example: "A tugboat nudged the cargo ship gently against the dock." In German, "tugboat" is Schlepper, Schleppschiff, Schleppboot.

Are there other ways to say "tugboat" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "tugboat": Schlepper, Schleppschiff, Schleppboot, Schleppdampfer.

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