Tugboat and Tug

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

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Tug is a synonym for tugboat. In some cases you can use "Tug" instead a noun "Tugboat".

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

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Tugboat is a synonym for tug. You can use "Tugboat" instead a noun "Tug". popular alternative

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