Towboat and Tug

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

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Tug is a synonym for towboat. In some cases you can use "Tug" instead a noun "Towboat".

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

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Towboat is a synonym for tug. You can use "Towboat" instead a noun "Tug".

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