Tow and Towboat

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Tow noun - The act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope.

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Towboat and tow are semantically related in tug topic. In some cases you can use "Towboat" instead a noun "Tow".

Nearby Words: towage, towed, towing

Towboat noun - A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships.

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Tow and towboat are semantically related in tug topic. You can use "Tow" instead a noun "Towboat".

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