towboat (Meaning)
towboat (n)
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
towboat (n.)
A vessel constructed for being towed, as a canal boat.
A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
Synonyms & Antonyms of towboat
Synonyms:
- hovercraft
- pontoon
- dhow
- coble
- motorboat
- kayak
- raft
- gig
- dink
- dinghy
- surfboat
- catamaran
- pram
- paddleboat
- cockleshell
- bumboat
- hooker
- dory
- sampan
- scalloper
- wherry
- pinnace
- currach
- umiak
- rowboat
- shallop
- outboard
- outrigger
- pirogue
- cruiser
- johnboat
- canoe
- inboard
- tub
- skiff
- flatboat
- airboat
- bateau
- scull
- scow
- punt
- coracle
towboat Sentence Examples
- The towboat was commissioned to transport barges of grain down the river.
- The sturdy towboat pulled four barges filled with coal along the Ohio River.
- The crew of the towboat worked tirelessly to guide the barges through treacherous waters.
- The towboat's massive engines roared as it fought against the strong currents.
- The captain of the towboat maneuvered it skillfully around a bend in the river.
- The towboat crew had to be vigilant as they navigated the busy shipping lane.
- The towboat's powerful lights illuminated the path ahead in the darkness.
- The towboat made its rounds, collecting barges from various terminals.
- The towboat's horn blared as it signaled its departure from the port.
- The towboat glided smoothly along the river, leaving a trail of bubbles in its wake.
FAQs About the word towboat
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger shipsA vessel constructed for being towed, as a canal boat., A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tu
ferryboat, barge,tugboat, tug, keelboat, keel, trawler, workboat, cutter, narrow boat
No antonyms found.
The towboat was commissioned to transport barges of grain down the river.
The sturdy towboat pulled four barges filled with coal along the Ohio River.
The crew of the towboat worked tirelessly to guide the barges through treacherous waters.
The towboat's massive engines roared as it fought against the strong currents.
