Tugboat

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/
• US IPA: /ˈtʌɡboÊŠt/

Alternative forms

• tug-boat
• tug boat

Origin

From tug + boat.

Full definition of tugboat

Noun

1. A small, powerful boat (a "tugship" in other languages) used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

Synonyms

• tug