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tugboat in Japanese

tugboat in Japanese is タグボート, 曳船 — tugboat means a small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.

tugboat in Japanese

タグボート
noun
Pronounced: tagubōto
(watercraft) A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.
曳船
noun
Pronounced: eisen
(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 Japanese?

"tugboat" in Japanese is タグボート, 曳船. tugboat means: A small, powerful boat used to tow or push larger ships, especially in harbours.

How do you pronounce タグボート?

"tugboat" in Japanese is タグボート, pronounced "tagubōto".

How do you use "tugboat" in a sentence?

Example: "A tugboat nudged the cargo ship gently against the dock." In Japanese, "tugboat" is タグボート, 曳船.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "tugboat": タグボート, 曳船.

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