Definition of "towboat" [tow•boat]

• See tugboat. (noun)
• A powerful, shallow-draft boat with a broad bow, intended to push barges on rivers and canals. (noun)

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• "Far below, in the towboat, Andre starts waving his arms."
• "She's the great-granddaughter of a legendary towboat captain."
• "This set of four towboat can Bryh place and connect it with cable below sea level on the well placed and eventually be sent down."