Vocabulary Entry

tugboat

|noun • verb

noun

A small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing larger vessels.

Example Sentences

"The tugboat navigated through the harbor, guiding the cargo ship to its dock."

"The crew on the tugboat worked efficiently to tow the disabled yacht back to shore."

"In times of bad weather, tugboats are essential for ensuring the safety of larger ships."

verb

Example Sentences

"The tugboat will tug the barge to the shipyard for repairs."

"They hired a tugboat to tug the sailboat that had run aground."

"The skilled captain was able to tug the freighter into the narrow canal."