noun
towboat
Towboat (noun) means a squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
noun
1
A squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
2
A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.
3
A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
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Etymology
From tow + boat.
Rhymes for towboat
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What is the meaning of towboat?
"towboat" (noun) means a squat powerful boat designed to push barges.
What are the different meanings of towboat?
"towboat" has 3 main meanings: 1. A squat powerful boat designed to push barges; 2. A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat; 3. A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.