Word Type

Noun

The word "tugboat" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

near freighter

Coordinate Terms

towboat

Derived Terms

monthly tugboat

Derived From

boat tug

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

boat

Type Of (IsA)

boat motorboat vessel

Related Terms

barge boat maneuver powerful pull push towboat vessel

Synonym Network

tug

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