tugboats

[US]/ˈtʌɡbəʊts/
[UK]/ˈtʌɡboʊts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of boat used to tow or push ships

Phrases & Collocations

tugboats in action

tugboats and barges

tugboats at work

tugboats for hire

tugboats assisting vessels

tugboats in port

tugboats navigating waters

tugboats pushing cargo

tugboats towing ships

tugboats for rescue

Example Sentences

the harbor was bustling with tugboats assisting large ships.

tugboats play a crucial role in maritime navigation.

we watched the tugboats maneuvering the freighter into the dock.

the tugboats were ready to assist during the storm.

many tugboats are equipped with powerful engines for heavy lifting.

they hired tugboats to help with the oil rig relocation.

the tugboats formed a convoy to escort the naval ship.

in the busy port, tugboats are constantly in action.

the captain relied on the tugboats for safe docking.

during the exercise, tugboats demonstrated their towing capabilities.

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